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Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/1998sep10.pdf Last checked: 12/20/2012 Requires: PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Grant, Jennifer A. |
Author Affiliation: | Cornell University |
Title: | Nematodes as allies |
Section: | Biological control Other records with the "Biological control" Section
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Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 7, No. 9, September 1998, p. 10-15. |
Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
# of Pages: | 6 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Nematoda; Plant parasitic nematodes; Biological pest control; Entomopathogenic nematodes; Life cycle; Soil moisture; Pest control; Parasitic plants; Parasitic insects; Behavior
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Abstract/Contents: | Profiles nematodes, discussing both plant parasitic and insect parasitic or entomopathogenic nematodes. States that "several [insect parasitic] nematodes invade a host, reproduce exponentially inside the insect and kill it relatively quickly." Discusses how nematodes behave in the soil, stating that some "ambush" or "sit and wait" for their prey, while others hunt or search for it. Suggests the use of insect parasitic nematodes as a microbial control agent, stating that "they have a relatively broad host range, will not attack plants or vertebrates, are easy to mass produce, and can be applied with most standard insecticide application equipment." Concludes that "entomopathogenic nematodes can be introduced or conserved from local natural populations in turfgrass plantings to help keep insect populations in check." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of same date/year. Pictures, b/w Graphs |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Grant, J. A. 1998. Nematodes as allies. TurfGrass Trends. 7(9):p. 10-15. |
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