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Nematode Profile
Stunt nematode
Tylenchorhynchus spp.
All Turfgrasses Moderate Nematode
An ectoparasite that causes stunting and reduced rooting in turf at damaging populations.
Identification
Lab diagnosis. Stunting, chlorosis, and reduced root systems; nonspecific aboveground.
Symptoms & Damage
Stunting and chlorosis
Reduced rooting
Patchy decline
Favorable Conditions
Warm, sandy soils.
Cultural Management
Reduce stress; promote rooting; assay first
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.