Predation of plant parasitic nematodes by other soil organisms

01:20

A diverse range of soil organims minimise the impact of pest nematodes via mechanisms such as predation, parasitisation, production...

Soil predation and pore space

01:55

All organisms in soil occupy the pore space surrounded by mineral particles, plant roots and organic matter.

Role of nematodes in nutrient cycling

01:45

Nitrogen cycling occurs because nematodes have a higher C:N ratio than their prey.

Diagnosing root lesion nematode

02:57

Sarah Collins explains how to diagnose root lesion nematode, a common plant parasitic nematode.

Managing fusarium crown rot

02:26

Daniel Huberli explains how to manage fusarium crown rot.

Diagnosing rhizoctonia root rot

02:35

Daniel Huberli explains how to diagnose rhizoctonia root rot, a common soil disease.

Root lesion nematodes

5 min read

Root lesion nematodes are microscopic, plant-parasitic worm-like organisms that can migrate freely between roots and soil.

Fusarium crown rot

5 min read

Crown rot is caused by the fungal pathogens Fusarium pseudograminearum and/or F. culmorum.

Cereal cyst nematode

5 min read

Cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae) is a pest of cereal crops.