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Controlled ‘reset’ for nematode-infested soil

Harmful nematodes that damage the soil can be controlled by creating an environment in which they are temporarily deprived of oxygen. Covering the soil with plastic film or a layer of water encourages anaerobic bacteria to produce fatty acids, which will kill most nematodes. “It does sometimes take a while,” says Leendert Molendijk, soil expert at Wageningen UR. Molendijk and his ...

Sep. 17, 2015

By Wageningen University and Research Centre
Innovative products and new approaches to promote sustainability in horticulture

At the 29th International Horticultural Congress which takes place from August 17 to 22 in Brisbane, Australia, Bayer CropScience is showcasing its latest innovations and novel approaches for sustainable horticulture production. Under the theme ‘Innovating Together for Sustainable Horticulture’ experts from the company present recent product novelties and new solutions that underline ...

Aug. 18, 2014

By Bayer Crop Science AG
Soil gives away soybean pathogen’s presence

New research reveals that soil pH is a useful guide for farmers and agronomists to detect and manage soybean cyst nematode, a devastating soybean pathogen. The investigation uncovered a relationship between high soil pH, which is already outside the ideal growing conditions for soybean, and high populations of cyst nematodes. Scientists from Iowa State University and University of ...

Jun. 21, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

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Controlled ‘reset’ for nematode-infested soil

Innovative products and new approaches to promote sustainability in horticulture

Soil gives away soybean pathogen’s presence

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