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Root-knot nematodes
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A. M. Varela, icipe
Is this a Minor Pest?
Yes
Minor Pest Title
Nematodes (Meloidogyne javanica and Pratylenchus brachyurus)
Minor Pest Description
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne javanica) cause distinct swellings (galls/knots) on the roots. The root lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus brachyurus) develop brown lesions (spots) on the roots, which may girdle the roots and cause their premature death.
Minor Pest What to do.
- Practise crop rotation
- Allow extended fallow if feasible
- Incorporate neem extracts into the soil
Minor Pest Position
1
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Pest Type
nematodes (Pests)
Other Crops
Dolichos
Host Plants
Pineapple
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