Tag: Parasitic Nematodes
Brutal Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Protecting the Fruit You Love
Read more: Brutal Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Protecting the Fruit You LoveBanana Bonanza or Bust? Conquering Pests and Diseases of Banana Cultivars Bananas (Musa spp.) are a vital source of nutrition and income for millions globally. However, numerous pests and diseases threaten their cultivation. This paper compares and contrasts the susceptibility of nine popular Musa banana cultivars to these threats: Sweetheart Fhia-3, Double Mahoi, Dwarf Orinoco,…
Parasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantations
Read more: Parasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantationsParasitic nematodes are a hidden threat to banana plantations, silently munching away on roots and hindering plant growth. Here’s a closer look at these insidious pests and their impact on bananas: Nematodes, also known as roundworms or eelworms, are a massive phylum (a major biological classification group) of invertebrate animals. They are incredibly abundant, found…
