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September 27, 2025Open Access

Farmers’ Knowledge on the Occurrence and Management of Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera Spp.) in Kenya: A Diagnostic Survey-based Case Analysis

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ESEUNICE NAITUTAE SAITIEUMOMaurice E. OyooMCMiriam Karwitha Charimbu

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey revealed limited awareness of potato cyst nematode among farmers, suggesting a need for educational interventions.

Key Points

  • Only 14% of farmers accurately identified symptoms of potato cyst nematode, highlighting a knowledge gap.
  • Awareness of the pest varied significantly, with the highest recognition at 79% in Olloropil and none in Chepkorio.
  • Key information sources included fellow farmers and extension officers, indicating reliance on informal networks.
  • Strengthening extension services and improving access to training and resistant varieties is essential for effective pest management.

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SAITIEU et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3d4eebfec0fc5236346https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7618085/v1
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