A diverse range of soil organims minimise the impact of pest nematodes via mechanisms such as predation, parasitisation, production of toxins or enzymes, competition for space and resources, entrapment, and inducing plant resistance.
All organisms in soil occupy the pore space surrounded by mineral particles, plant roots and organic matter.
Nitrogen cycling occurs because nematodes have a higher C:N ratio than their prey.
Sarah Collins explains how to diagnose root lesion nematode, a common plant parasitic nematode.
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Daniel Huberli explains how to manage fusarium crown rot.
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Daniel Huberli explains how to diagnose rhizoctonia root rot, a common soil disease.
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Root lesion nematodes
Case study
Root lesion nematodes are microscopic, plant-parasitic worm-like organisms that can migrate freely between roots and soil.
Fusarium crown rot
Case study
Crown rot is caused by the fungal pathogens Fusarium pseudograminearum and/or F. culmorum.
Cereal cyst nematode
Case study
Cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae) is a pest of cereal crops.
