M. C. Amadi

Comparative Effects of Poultry Manure and NPK Fertilizer under Plastic Mulch on Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and Yield of Two Cucumber Varieties

M. C. Amadi, S. O. Nzeako & H. O. Imafidor · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2026

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), particularly Meloidogyne spp., severely constrain cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) production in tropical regions, causing substantial yield losses. The use of synthetic nematicides is constrained by environmental concerns, resistance, and regulator...