Biocontrol potential of neem leaf-based vermicompost as indicated by chitinase, protease and β-1,3-glucanase activity

• Main Authors: Loh, Khye Er, Nor Azwady Abdul Aziz,, Muskhazli Mustafa,, Intan Safinar Ismail,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17404/1/7.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17404/; https://www.ukm.my/jsm/malay_journals/jilid50bil5_2021/KandunganJilid50Bil5_2021.html

The rising concern regarding the negative impact of synthetic pesticides has led to the search for alternative means of pest control. Vermicomposting the mixture of oil palm empty fruit bunch and neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves, with the latter known to have pesticidal value, is therefore of gr...