Nematode Management in Potatoes (Irish or White)

Nematode species and population levels, incidence of soil-borne diseases and insects, soil moisture at field preparation time, and the intended market for the potatoes can all affect the choice of nematode control measures. Growers should use a combination of as many different kinds of control measu...

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Main Author: Joseph W. Noling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-03-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120707
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Summary:Nematode species and population levels, incidence of soil-borne diseases and insects, soil moisture at field preparation time, and the intended market for the potatoes can all affect the choice of nematode control measures. Growers should use a combination of as many different kinds of control measures as feasible, since none provides perfect protection for the crop. This 7-page fact sheet was written by J.W. Noling and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2012. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ng029
ISSN:2576-0009