EDIS (Jan 2012)
Nematodes and Their Management
Abstract
Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic roundworms which live in the soil and attack the roots of plants. Crop production problems induced by nemotodes therefore generally occur as a result of root dysfuntion, reducing rooting volume and foraging and utilization efficiency of water and nurtients. This document is ENY625, Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Previously published as part of the Florida Vegetable Production Handbook. This update January 2012.
