Unveiling Root-knot Nematodes and the Role of Suppressive Soils in Vegetable Production September 27, 2024 - From Issue: 745 By: Wenjing Guan Read More Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) pose a hidden threat to vegetable production, with root-knot nematodes being among the most damaging soil-borne pests. These nematodes affect a wide range of crops and have[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Nematode Nematode Management
Battling Root-knot Nematodes In Commercial Cucurbit Crops August 23, 2024 - From Issue: 743 By: Cesar Escalante Read More Root-knot nematode (RKN, Meloidogyne spp.) is a major problem in cucurbits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. The reason RKN is problematic lies in their ability to persist[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Nematode Management
Root-knot Nematode may be a Hidden Problem in High Tunnels September 15, 2022 - From Issue: 712 By: Wenjing Guan and Dan Egel Read More We announced in a previous newsletter article that we are doing a survey to understand the extent of root-knot nematode (RKN) damage on vegetable crops in Indiana. Among the 18[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Greenhouses & High Tunnels Nematode Management Pests and Pest Management – General
Control Root-knot Nematode in High Tunnels August 18, 2017 - From Issue: 634 By: Wenjing Guan Read More In a recent grower visit in southwest Indiana, we saw a severe root-knot nematode infestation on high tunnel tomatoes. Soil fumigation is by far the most effective approach to control[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Nematode Management
