(British Society for Plant Pathology, 2015) Waceke, J. W.; Mwangi, J. M.; Kariuki, G. M.; Grundler, F. M.
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the second most important food crop in
Kenya after maize (MOA, 2007). However, increased production in Kenya
has been constrained by various factors including pests and diseases. Potato
cyst nematode (PCN) is a major threat to potato production in various parts
of the world leading to losses of up to 80%, and sometimes total crop
failure. However, it has been reported in only a few countries in Africa
(Knoetze et al., 2006). Early detection and identification of PCN is
essential in designing proper regulatory measures to thwart further spread
as well as designing a proper management strategy (Hlaoua et al., 2008).
The aim of this study was to investigate whether PCN is present in potato
producing areas of Nyandarua County, Kenya.