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Nematode biodiversity in south-western Nigerian watermelon cropping systems, with reference to Meloidogyne and its management
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Watermelon is increasingly produced and consumed in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, limited information exists regarding the nematode fauna associated with the crop. Therefore, the overall aim of this study ...
Evaluation of fruit-based amendments for the management of root-knot nematodes (Meloidgyne spp.) in tomato
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Vegetable crops are commonly grown by both commercial and resource-poor farmers in South Africa. They are widely used as fresh and processed vegetables and as a result serve as an income for subsistence farmers. However, ...
Population dynamics of Meloidogyne spp. and the effect of pre-plant practices on the pest in tomato net houses in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
In South Africa, the largest tomato producer, ZZ2, practices extensive monocropping under net house structures. These net houses allow the farmer prolonged harvest and good quality yields, however, they also provide ideal ...
A comparative study of the development and reproduction of Meloidogyne enterolobii and other thermophilic South African Meloidogyne species
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Meloidogyne enterolobii, a highly pathogenic root-knot nematode species, infects fruit, grain, oilseed, ornamental and vegetable crops causing severe damage to agri-and horticultural crops worldwide. The species is infamous ...
Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of Tuta absoluta in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most devastating pests of tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) in South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Current ...