Tag: Johan Desaeger

Nematode Resistance: A Useful Tool for Root-Knot Nematode (RKN) Management in Tomato

Freshly picked tomatoes.

Tomatoes are a major commodity in Florida, with an estimated production value of $453 million. Among the many pests and diseases that affect tomatoes, nematodes are one of the major problems. Since the ban on methyl bromide, these ubiquitous soil pests have become much more difficult to manage. This 5-page fact sheet written by Homan Regmi and Johan Desaeger and published by the UF/IFAS Entomology and Nematology Department discusses the use of nematode-resistant tomato cultivars as a tool to help manage root-knot nematodes in Florida.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1250

Nematodes Parasitizing Hops in Florida

Meloidogyne javanica root gall symptoms on cucumber, UF/

The growth of Florida’s craft beer industry has created new opportunities for Florida growers to establish commercial hop (Humulus lupulus) operations. However, many challenges including several nematode species make the establishment of this industry difficult. This 4-page fact sheet written by Johan Desaeger and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology describes nematodes that prey on hops and suggests some strategies for preventing nematode damage to safeguard this emerging industry.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1229