Nematode has potential to reduce cotton yields by 50 percent
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 - 02:50
in Earth & Climate
The reniform nematode is one of the most commonly found pests of cotton, with the ability to cause severe economic damage. In order to assess exactly how much damage the reniform nematode can cause, plant pathologists at Auburn University conducted a field trial comparing a clean field to a reniform-infested field.