Parasite-resistant peppers green alternatives to chemical pesticides
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 13:28
in Biology & Nature
Root-knot nematodes are extreme parasites. These microscopic, omnipresent worms cause major damage to horticultural and field crops in sub-tropical regions, resulting in significant financial losses to growers and gardeners.
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