Root knot nematodes

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Root knot nematodes are tiny 'eelworms' that live in soil and become plant parasites when they use tomato roots as their nurseries. Often nematodes enter tomato roots through small injuries. As their numbers multiply, small feeder roots are destroyed, and irregular galls take their place.

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The swellings on the roots in the quiz picture above are caused by microscopic creatures called root knot nematodes. They can infest a wide variety of plants and easily spread via soil left on tools or shoes. Infested plants may not die but may be sickly or less productive. When you pull out your annual plants, inspect the roots, especially if they didn’t do well. Avoid spreading root knot nematodes by cleaning tools thoroughly. Consider letting an infested bed lie fallow for a season, or plant Microscopic Creatures, Annual Plants, The Roots, Pest Control, Cleaning Tools, Soil, Knot, Tools, Let It Be

The swellings on the roots in the quiz picture above are caused by microscopic creatures called root knot nematodes. They can infest a wide variety of plants and easily spread via soil left on tools or shoes. Infested plants may not die but may be sickly or less productive. When you pull out your annual plants, inspect the roots, especially if they didn’t do well. Avoid spreading root knot nematodes by cleaning tools thoroughly. Consider letting an infested bed lie fallow for a season, or…

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