Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are responsible for substantial yield and post-harvest losses in yam production among smallholders in Africa. A seed wrap technology provides a low-cost, nature-based solution.
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Khamis, F.M. Combating the unseen enemy of yam. Nat Food 4, 141 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00709-w
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