The studies of defence-related transcriptome and potential biocontrol strategies in black pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

Black pepper is an important commodity crop in Malaysia that generates millions of annual revenue for the country. However, this crop is susceptible to slow decline disease which has caused significance annual yield loss. The current study advance the understanding of black pepper plant defence in response to slow decline and aid in identifying potential solution to manage this disease in black pepper cultivation. Besides that, this study also has proposed biocontrol strategies, an environmental friendly approach as an alternative solution instead of hazardous chemical products in combating slow decline.