Pest on crop
Root-Knot Nematode on watermelon
Meloidogyne species
Microscopic soil-dwelling worm that forms galls on roots, reducing vigor and yield.
- Pest
- Root-Knot Nematode
- Scientific name
- Meloidogyne species
- Crop
- Watermelon
- Total hosts
- 16
Root-Knot Nematode on watermelon
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Signs on watermelon
- ▸ Root galls when soil is excavated
- ▸ Reduced tree vigor
- ▸ Yellowing foliage in summer
IPM controls
- ✓ Resistant rootstocks (Nemaguard for peach)
- ✓ French marigold cover crops
- ✓ Soil organic matter improvement
- ✓ Fallow rotation
Other crops affected by root-knot nematode
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