Research Papers: Effect of Helicotylenchus jojutlensis on Honduras Grass and Corn

Abstract

Tests were carried out to determine the effect of Helicotylenchus jojutlensis on "Honduras" grass under field conditions and on the corn cultivar H-412 in the greenhouse. According to the results, H. jojutlensis was able to reduce about 65% of the development of "Honduras" grass, Isophorus unisetus (Presl.) Schlecht. Results of the greenhouse test with corn are not conclusive because the effect of H. jojutlensis was probably masked by a negative effect (on development of the plant) due to the autoclave soil used.