Nematode Management Using Sorghum and Its Relatives

Sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass are often used in crop rotation systems in Florida. They produce a source of forage or silage for animal feed, and many cultivars are effective in reducing population levels of root-knot nematodes, which are key nematode pests in Florida as well as many other parts of...

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Main Author: Zane Joseph Grabau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2021-12-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/129142
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Summary:Sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass are often used in crop rotation systems in Florida. They produce a source of forage or silage for animal feed, and many cultivars are effective in reducing population levels of root-knot nematodes, which are key nematode pests in Florida as well as many other parts of the world. This article is intended to guide agricultural professionals in making decisions about producing sorghum and its relatives for nematode management.
ISSN:2576-0009