Marigolds control nematodes

African and Mexican marigolds (Tagetes species), common weeds of Africa, can substantially improve plant growth in soil infested with root knot nematodes. Trials in Tanzania have shown that, although not as effective as nematicides, Tagetes have...

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation
Formato: News Item
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 1988
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/44944
Descripción
Sumario:African and Mexican marigolds (Tagetes species), common weeds of Africa, can substantially improve plant growth in soil infested with root knot nematodes. Trials in Tanzania have shown that, although not as effective as nematicides, Tagetes have...