What are Nematodes?
Nematodes are non-segmented microscopic worms. They are among the most numerous and diverse of the multicellular organisms found on earth.
On average, 1 kg soil comprises about 20,000 nematodes including more than 40 species. For example in the Netherlands, as many as 1000 species are known.
Based on their morphology, it is relatively easy to recognize plant feeders, fungal feeders, bacterial feeders and carnivores. Although plant feeders are often associated with reduced plant growth or plant diseases, the majority of terrestrial nematodes contribute to the recycling of nutrients and thereby to soil fertility.
Thanks to their abundance and high species diversity, nematodes are widely applied as indicators of soil quality. It is very well possible to detect soil pollution and differences in soil fertility based on nematode community analyses.
Nematodes problematic for potato cultivation
Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) are 1 mm long invertebrate roundworms that can cause extensive damage to the roots of host crops such including potatoes.
Examples of this potato pest are Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) and Pale Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera pallida).
Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) are 1 mm long invertebrate roundworms that can cause extensive damage to the roots of host crops such including potatoes.
Examples of this potato pest are Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) and Pale Potato Cyst Nematode (Globodera pallida).
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Spray Assist App
The Syngenta Spray Assist App helps potato farmers to make the right decisions related to spraying their crops. The app combines weather conditions, spray nozzles and Syngenta's knowledge. That's how you receive tailored recommendations
A Concentrated Natural Seaweed Extract of Ascophyllum nodosum for Plant and Crop Health
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Browse Companies Offering Potato Cyst Nematodes
Mantis ULV-Sprühgeräte GmbH
Mantis ULV-Sprühgeräte GmbH develops, manufactures and sells ULV spraying systems, including MAFEX sprayers to treat potatoes with sprout inhibitors and/or fungicides
BASF
BASF is the world's leading chemical company. Specific for the potato industry BASF is a provider of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. BASF is developing GM potato varieties, e.g. for the potato starch industry. BASF is also a manufacturer of various food ingredients.