HPIPM:Potato Soil Fumigants and Nematodes

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soil fumigant

Author: Gary D. Franc

Nematodes are microscopic soil-inhabiting worms that feed on roots and tubers. Nematicides may provide protection from infestations. Rotation to non-host crops also reduces the population of some nematode species. Trap crop may also be appropriate in certain situations. Verticillium wilt is caused by a soil-borne fungus. Fumigation may reduce losses from this disease by reducing the amount of soil-borne inoculum. Because some nematodes interact with the Verticillium fungus, reduction of nematode populations may also reduce losses from Verticillium wilt. Rotation to non-host crops and the incorporation of green manure also reduces loss from Verticillium.

Fumigants and nematicides are generally non-specific in their activity and are generally also highly toxic. As with all pesticides, proper caution must be exercised.

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