nematodes
08/07/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New detection method helps coffee farmers fight back against microscopic parasites damaging their crops
Coffee plants, which are used to create one of the most sought-after drinks around the globe, are being attacked by parasites. However, scientists are looking into a detection method that can help farmers protect their crops. While the microscopic worms exist in various soil samples from coffee farms, they’re immediately spotted because of a simple […]
02/08/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Organic farming found to eliminate plant parasites longer than conventional chemical pesticides
Organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN), a study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed. According to the scientists, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity […]
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