Vertical Distribution of Parasitizing on in Florida.

is considered as the primary agent responsible for soil suppressiveness to root-knot nematodes widely distributed in many agricultural fields. A preliminary survey on a field where the grower had experienced a continuous decline in productivity caused by showed that the nematode was infected with . For effective control of the nematode, the bacterium and the host must coexist in the same root zone.

Management of Root-knot Nematode () on Under Greenhouse, Field, and On-farm Conditions in Florida.

Root-knot nematodes are important pests of cut foliage crops in Florida. Currently, effective nematicides for control of these nematodes on cut foliage crops are lacking. Hence, research was conducted at the University of Florida to identify pesticides or biopesticides that could be used to manage these nematodes.

Mitochondrial Haplotype-based Identification of Root-knot Nematodes ( spp.) on Cut Foliage Crops in Florida.

Florida accounts for more than 75% of the national cut foliage production. Unfortunately, root-knot nematodes (RKN) ( spp.) are a serious problem on these crops, rendering many farms unproductive.

Effects of Infection by Belonolaimus longicaudatus on Rooting Dynamics among St. Augustinegrass and Bermudagrass Genotypes.

Understanding rooting dynamics using the minirhizotron technique is useful for cultivar selection and to quantify nematode damage to roots. A 2-yr microplot study including five bermudagrass ('Tifway', Belonolaimus longicaudatus susceptible; two commercial cultivars [TifSport and Celebration] and two genotypes ['BA132' and 'PI 291590'], which have been reported to be tolerant to B. longicaudatus) and two St.

Preference of Bemisia tabaci biotype B on zucchini squash and buckwheat and the effect of Delphastus catalinae on whitefly populations.

Background: Zucchini squash, Cucurbita pepo L., is an important vegetable crop in Florida. Physiological disorders and insect-transmitted diseases are major problems for squash growers in semi-tropical regions around the world.

Overview of organic amendments for management of plant-parasitic nematodes, with case studies from Florida.

Organic amendments have been widely used for management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Relatively rapid declines in nematode population levels may occur when decomposing materials release toxic compounds, while longer-term effects might include increases in nematode antagonists. Improved crop nutrition and plant growth following amendment use may lead to tolerance of plant-parasitic nematodes.

Field Responses of Bermudagrass and Seashore paspalum Cultivars to Sting and Spiral Nematodes.

Belonolaimus longicaudatus and Helicotylenchus spp. are damaging nematode species on bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) and seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) in sandy soils of the southeastern United States.