Posts Tagged ‘nematodes’
Nematodes: Hidden vectors of PepRSV
Unlike other viruses in South Africa, such as potato virus Y (PVY) and potato leafroll virus (PLRV), tobraviruses, including pepper ringspot virus (PepRSV) and the closely related tobacco rattle virus…
Read MoreRip tillage proves its value in 12-year Sandveld potato trial
Potato production in the Sandveld is carried out in deep, sandy soils that are well suited to cultivation. However, these soils are vulnerable to compaction, wind erosion, and declining organic…
Read MoreNematode control: Can we do without fumigation?
Potatoes are mainly produced on intensively farmed land, which contributes to nematode-induced problems specific to the crop. Root-knot and lesion nematodes are recognised as one of the primary constraints in…
Read MoreCover crops: A solution for nematode control
Nematodes pose a significant threat to potato production in South Africa. These microscopic pests attack the roots and tubers of potato plants. When infestation occurs early in the season, root…
Read MoreNematodes, roundworms, and eelworms:Get to know these soil organisms
Nematodes, also known as roundworms or eelworms, are a diverse group of aquatic, multicellular organisms. These organisms are mostly microscopic in size (most plant and soil nematodes range from 0.1…
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