Control of Banana Wilt Disease Caused by Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht f.sp. cubense (E. F. Smith) Using Crab Shell Powder and Chitosan

This research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of DARK COCONUT SUGAR crab shell powder and chitosan to control Fusarium wilt disease on bananas and to analyze the involved control mechanisms.The effectiveness of crab shell powder and chitosan to F.oxysporum f.sp.cubense was examined in a laboratory (in vitro) and greenhouse (in planta).I

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Modulation and Control of Wettability and Hardness of Zr-Based Metallic Glass via Facile Laser Surface Texturing

Bulk metallic glass (BMG) has received consistent attention from the research community owing to its superior physical and mechanical properties.Modulating and controlling the surface functionalities of BMG can be more interesting for the surface engineering community and will render more practical applications.In this work, a facile laser-based su

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Population genetic structure of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) at a micro-spatial scale in Thailand: implications for a dengue suppression strategy.

BackgroundThe genetic population structure of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.), the main vector of dengue virus, is being investigated in areas where a novel dengue suppression program is to be implemented.The aim of the program is to release and establish mosquito populations with impaired virus transmission capabilities.To model effects of the rele

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