A new rapid test that complements existing diagnostics tools to identify both the presence and species of stem nematode in seed and soil will improve decision-making when managing its impact. Stem ...
Field in Orange county, New York, showing result of infection of onions grown from seed. Farm of J. Plock near Florida, N. Y.
A recent nematode outbreak is threatening New York’s $24.5 million garlic industry. The pest, Ditylenchus dipsaci, has over 100 vegetable hosts and has shown up in soil tests to be present in 17 New ...