Louisiana Plant Pathology: Strategies for Sampling Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Field Crops
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Plant-parasitic nematodes attack every field crop grown in Louisiana, including cotton, soybeans, corn, milo, rice, sugarcane, sweet potatoes and wheat. There are certain times of the year when nematode samples should be collected. The best time usually is during fall or early winter. Sampling time, procedures and handling included. (PDF Format Only) |
Sampling for Plant-parasitic Nematodes
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Nematodes are a diverse group of roundworms found throughout Louisiana. Many are important in the environment because they feed on bacteria, fungi and even insects. This publication includes information on nematodes, plant symptoms, field size and the soil sampling procedure. (PDF format only) |
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Louisiana Plant Pathology: Reniform Nematode
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During the past two decades, the reniform nematode has emerged as one of the most important nematode species of plant crops in Louisiana. It attacks a wide range of plant types and is particularly damaging to crops such as cotton, sweet potato, soybeans and many vegetables. Symptoms, management strategies and color images included. (PDF Format Only) |
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