nematode biocontrol News
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A Successful Breeding Approach to Improving a Nematode Biocontrol Agent
In a multi-year research project funded by the EU and the German Ministry of Education and Research (Biochance), our team has screened a collection of 50 wild type strains for longevity (field persistence and shelf life) and virulence against the invasive pest Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica v. virgifera). The collection was then genotyped to identify molecular markers (SNPs) associated with ...
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Biocontrol of Sciarids in Mushroom Cultivation
Sciarid flies are serious pests there. Their short life cycle (4 weeks from egg to adult) and their high reproduction rate can lead to mass reproduction and serious threats in mushroom cultivation. Beneficial nematodes are used for successful biocontrol in mushroom cultivation. Learn more about this in the following video: nemycel ® - The safest and most efficient way to control Sciarid ...
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