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Special focus: How to manage plant-parasitic nematodes

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Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) are an invisible yet serious threat to agricultural production worldwide. According to Dr. Milad Rashidifard, a senior lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of the Free State (UFS), these microscopic organisms can cause yield losses of between 10% and 30%. OFM Content Manager, Elzette Boucher-Kruger, spoke to him to find out more.

24 Mar 2025 11PM English South Africa Business News · Business

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