Citrus Nematode and Resistant Rootstocks

Dan November 3, 2020 Citrus, Pest/Pest Control, Research

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences professor Larry Duncan discussed the citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) during a recent international webinar on plant parasitic nematodes hosted by ADAMA.

T. semipenetrans has a worldwide geographical distribution, making it the most common plant parasitic nematode of citrus. According to Duncan, this pest is …..

Read more about Citrus Nematode and Resistant Rootstocks at the Citrus Industry website.

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