Factors Affecting the Control of Rotylenchulus reniformis with Electromagnetic Energy

Authors

  • C. M. Heald
  • J. R. Wayland

Abstract

The reniform nematode Rotylenchulus reniformis was reduced in the upper 10 cm of soil with application of U HF electromagnetic energy. Bioassay of treated soil indicated no delayed effect on the population from the treatment. The population was significantly reduced by hot water treatments at 40 C for 10 min, and at 45 C for 5 and 10 min, 50 C and above killed all nematodes. Data were inconclusive as to whether the effect of UHF electromagnetic energy was thermal or nonthermal. Key Words: reniform nematode, hot water treatment.

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1975-04-15

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