Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and Their Management: A Focus on New Nematicides
Arley Rey Páez
Abstract:Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic organisms that inhabit soil and plant tissues. Among such organisms, those of the genera Meloidogyne, Heterodera, Globodera, and Pratylenchus spp., are the most harmful, as they affect more than 2500 different species of plants, generating worldwide economic losses of over US$100 billion per year. These nematodes constitute a notable threat to the country’s progress and food security. Almost half of the global market for nematicides, which corresponds to US$ 1 billion … Show more
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