Root-knot nematodes

Common Name

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Scientific Name

Meloidogyne spp.

Issue

Nematode

Causes

Root-knot nematodes prefer warm tempratures and are likely to become established in potato crops grown in relatively warm areas

Prevention

Practice proper crop rotation eg potato-brassicas-cereals. Use mixed cropping or grow marigolds or sunnhemp. Maintain high levels of organic matter in the soil (manure and compost). Bio-fumigation (incorporating fresh plant mass, especially mustard or rad

Control

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