Root-knot Nematodes
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Cover Crops for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes
Peach Root-knot Nematode
Root-Knot Nematode Management in Caladium
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UF-led research to help cope with parasitic nematodes, which cause $125B in crop losses worldwide
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UF scientists receive grant to study fumigation impacts on soil health
Brad BuckMarch 21st, 2022Soil health is an important aspect to strawberry and tomato production. Farmers often apply a type of pesticide called fumigants to the soil months before planting to manage soil health. Fumigants reduce harmful diseases such as Fusarium wilt, pests such as root-knot nematodes and weeds that compete for water and nutrients. While these fumigants are […]
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