Nematodes on ornamentals: Root-knot, root-lesion, and more specialized or exotic forms may cause acute injuries in nursery, greenhouse, and garden

Sher, S

Nematodes on ornamentals: Root-knot, root-lesion, and more specialized or exotic forms may cause acute injuries in nursery, greenhouse, and garden

Author

S. A. Sher

Author Affiliations

S. A. Sher is Assistant Nematologist, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 13(9):21-22. DOI:10.3733/ca.v013n09p21. September 1959.

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Abstract

The root-knot nematodes are a limiting factor in growing ornamental plants –roses, carnations, Shasta daisies, gerbera daisies, and many others. Three species·–Meloidogyne incognita acrita, M. javanica javanica, and M. hapla–are commonly found on ornamental plants in California. Steam sterilization of plant beds or preplanting treatments of soil with nematocides have been effective in their control.

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