Dr. Phyto
Reniform nematode
Rotylenchulus reniformis
Symptoms
No specific above-ground symptom — general stunting, patchy poor growth, yellowing and mid-day wilt on lighter soils, with reduced boll set. Roots carry sticky egg masses with adhering soil. Confirmed only by a soil nematode assay.
Plants affected
Treatment
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Common questions
- How do I recognise Reniform nematode on cotton (upland cotton)?
- No specific above-ground symptom — general stunting, patchy poor growth, yellowing and mid-day wilt on lighter soils, with reduced boll set. Roots carry sticky egg masses with adhering soil.
- Do I have to report Reniform nematode?
- No. Reniform nematode is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.
- How is Reniform nematode treated?
- Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.
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