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Nematode Profile
Stubby-root nematode
Trichodorus / Paratrichodorus spp.
All Turfgrasses Moderate Nematode
An ectoparasite whose feeding on root tips produces short, stubby, branched root systems.
Identification
Lab diagnosis. Roots are short and stubby with excessive branching; aboveground stunting and chlorosis.
Symptoms & Damage
Short, stubby roots
Excessive root branching
Stunting/chlorosis
Favorable Conditions
Sandy soils, warm temperatures.
Cultural Management
Promote rooting; confirm with assay
Further Reading
University extension resources — open in a new tab.
Related Reports
No published reports yet for this pest.
Reports will appear here as they are peer-reviewed and published.