Parasite-resistant Peppers Green Alternatives To Chemical Pesticides
Monday, November 17, 2008 - 13:56
in Biology & Nature
Root-knot nematodes are microscopic, omnipresent worms that cause major damage to horticultural and field crops in sub-tropical regions, resulting in significant financial losses to growers and gardeners. To combat these parasites without the use of chemical pesticides, scientists are focusing more research on developing new, parasite-resistant varieties of vegetables.
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