Crop protection

Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) is known to cause a wide range of symptoms in cultivated tomato plants, damaging fruits and...

Scientists from CABI’s centre in Switzerland this year added two new projects to their portfolio of invasive weed targets. These included, blueweed...

Originating in Africa, okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) is an annual multi-use and high-value herb type of Malvaceae (also known as okra...

Phaseolus vulgaris L. is considered one of the most essential legume crops in Kenya. Alternaria alternata is an economically significant plant pathogen that...

At present, the prevention and control of T. absoluta is still dominated by chemical insecticides; however, the use of these products in...

A trap crop is simply more attractive to a target pest than the crop you are trying to protect. For...

CABI Academy, a learning platform that addresses a range of agricultural challenges faced by smallholder farmers, has launched Digital Skills Training...

Chilli pepper is one of the most important and widely cultivated pepper types in China. It has high nutritional and...

The agricultural community in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, is reeling from a severe drought that has led to a staggering 90%...

Plant parasitic nematodes cause severe damage to soybean crops, leading to substantial losses in yield and quality. A total of...