"Shellshock" Developing methods of using chitin to reduce potato cyst nematode populations
Lead Research Organisation:
Harper Adams University
Department Name: Agriculture and Environment
Abstract
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) (Globodera spp.) are serious pests, occupying c.48% of the potato growing area in England and Wales (AHDB, 2019) and 13.2% of production land in Scotland (Pickup et al., 2019). Chitin is one of various alternative crop protection options being investigated to reduce PCN, and is present in several industry by-products including shellfish waste composed of crustaceans, such as langoustines, crabs and lobsters, spent mushroom compost (SMC) and the frass and pupal cases associated with black soldier fly (BSF) production. This project seeks to evaluate the potential of chitinous amendments in the suppression of PCN.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Matthew Back (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Ronald Manjoro (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/Y513490/1 | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | |||
| 2882738 | Studentship | BB/Y513490/1 | 02/10/2023 | 01/10/2027 | Ronald Manjoro |