Professor Adesh Ramsubha, Head of Department, Professor of Microbiology & Plant Pathology, University of the West Indies, Trinidad, and Professor Jayaraj Jayaraman, Professor of Biotechnology & Plant Microbiology, University of the West Indies, Trinidad, shared information on the practices for disease and pest management. Perspectives in regional crop challenges, highlighting sustainable bio-input solutions and the review of microbial disease data. Sargassum-based bio-stimulants were also highlighted and the potential of being a fertiliser and growth stimulant for crop health improvement.
