Root-Knot Nematode on Peach
Microscopic soil-dwelling worm that forms galls on roots, reducing vigor and yield.
Root-Knot Nematode on peach
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Signs on peach
- Root galls when soil is excavated
- Reduced tree vigor
- Yellowing foliage in summer
Controls
- Resistant rootstocks (Nemaguard for peach)
- French marigold cover crops
- Soil organic matter improvement
- Fallow rotation