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root-knot nematode |
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root-knot nematode [‚rüt ‚nät ′nēm·ə‚tōd] (invertebrate zoology) A plant-parasitic nematode species that induces galls or knots to form on roots. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While sampling treated cotton, I have seen amazing control of root-knot nematodes. Separate research suggests that a worm called the root-knot nematode sneaks past plants' defenses by disguising itself as a friend and that some bacteria inject one of a group of proteins that co-opt a cell's actions. Q: Within the last few years, my yard has become infested with root-knot nematodes. |
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