Root knot nematode
scouted Oct. 8, 2024
- Scientific Name
- Meloidogyne sp.
- Background
- Soybeans in Pitt County were observed to be affected by disease, with 65% of the field affected, and a sample was submitted to the PDIC for diagnosis.
- Conclusion
- Root knot nematodes were identified as part of the issue. High population levels of root knot nematodes present symptoms of non-uniform stunting, wilting, and chlorotic patches, as well as an increased likelihood of disease complex with other soilborne pathogens, and a hindrance to water and nutrient uptake.
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