Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are worm-like parasites of the genus Meloidogyne that are found in many parts of the world. They ...

The use of nematophagous fungi in the biological control of nematodes offers a sustainable alternative to chemical interventions in both agricultural and veterinary settings. These fungi, which ...

Plant parasitic nematodes are microscopic soil-dwelling creatures that damage crops by feeding on their roots. Scientists have now developed a greener and more efficient means of eradicating them, ...

If you're questioning whether nematodes in your soil will damage or benefit your plants and lawn, the answer is a resounding: "It depends." Both things can be true. Most nematodes are actually ...

Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are specialised, soil-dwelling parasitic worms that have emerged as potent biological control agents in modern agriculture. Their life cycle relies on a symbiotic ...

The mega-threat of the microscopic soybean cyst nematode (SCN) looms large over U.S. soybean fields. SCN’s insatiable appetite for soybean roots makes it the No. 1 yield-reducing soybean pest ...

In darkness, a wormlike creature squirms. A tiny nematode weaves its way between grains of rock and particles of organic ...

This breakthrough, detailed in Scientific Reports, highlights the potential use of nanotechnology to enhance biological and botanical pest control methods to advance sustainable agriculture. Eggplants ...

Dr Driekie Fourie, Syngenta Seedcare product biologist for Africa and the Middle East, told the recent 25th Nematological ...