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3- Nematology Research:
- Number of section staff is 21 members.
B-Activities:
- Conducting taxonomic pathological surveys of nematodes attacking fruit, vegetable and field crops.
- Studying chemical and biological methods for diseases caused by nematodes.
- Researching disease complexes caused by the interaction of nematodes and other phytopathogens. These efforts often involve cooperative work with other sections within and without the institute.
- Examining plant materials for import and export to certify as nematode free.
C- Achievement:
Nematodes have been known to attack many crops in Egypt and cause serious losses to yield. Research has been conducted to identify nematode species and their role in disease epidemics of cotton, rice, berseem, kenaf, flax, lentil, chickpea, tomato, potato, fruits, ornamentals, and others. Several different nematodes have been identified and four major control strategies have been developed. The first strategy involves the continual evaluation and genetic modification of resistant host plants. Fumigation and nematicide experiments have resulted in recommended rates and schedules of application for nematode control. Agronomic practices, including cultivation and rotation, and biocontrol methods and two additional important strategies used to control nematodes commercially.
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