NE171: Biologically Based IPM Systems for Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes
Statement of Issues and Justification
Modern agriculture continues to rely on technological advances and off-farm inputs to increase yields and profitability. In particular, most crops rely heavily on fertilizers and pesticides to maintain acceptable production levels.Plant-parasitic nematodes are important pathogens on most food and fiber crops and without appropriate controls will cause loss of yield and quality. Chemical nematicides have been the primary management tool for over fifty years but many products have now been removed from the market or are under review. There is an urgent need for the development of alternative control options. Such work is necessary to develop environmentally sound agricultural systems that minimize chemical use while maintaining high production standards.
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