Nematode problems affecting agriculture in the Philippines
Abstract
Nematodes are major pests on most economic crops in the Philippines, particularly on banana, pineapple, citrus, tomato, ramie and sugarcane. Radopholus similis is the most destructive nematode on banana. Meloidogyne spp. are more serious on various vegetable crops such as tomato, okra and celery and on fiber crops such as ramie. Tylenchulus semipenetrans is a problem on citrus and Rotylenchulus reniformis on pineapple and some legume crops. Hirschmanniella oryzae and Aphelenchoides besseyi are becoming serious on rice, and Pratylenchus zeae is affecting corn in some areas. Lately, Globodera rostochiensis has been causing serious damage on potato in the highlands. Control measures such as crop rotation, planting resistant varieties, chemical nematicide application, and biological control have been recommended. -from Author
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Nematology
ISSN
0022300X
Page
214-218
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Davide, R. G., "Nematode problems affecting agriculture in the Philippines" (2021). Journal Article. 3713.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/3713