THE OTHER NEMATODE

"Plant parasitic nematodes of corn often are overlooked as causes of disease and yield loss," says Tamra Jackson, plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska. In reality, many producers "face chronic challenges with damage caused by corn nematodes," she says. "It's...

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Published in:Corn and Soybean Digest 2008-01, Vol.68 (1), p.18B
Main Author: Morrison, Liz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Corn
Farm management
Insecticides
Loam soils
Nematodes
Parasites
Pest control
Prairies
Seeds
Soybeans
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Summary:"Plant parasitic nematodes of corn often are overlooked as causes of disease and yield loss," says Tamra Jackson, plant pathologist at the University of Nebraska. In reality, many producers "face chronic challenges with damage caused by corn nematodes," she says. "It's important not to disregard them, especially since recent changes in cropping practices may favor nematodes."
ISSN:1544-1644