Turfgrass

Nematodes

Nematodes are unsegmented roundworms. Some are beneficial but there is also a group of nematodes that feed on plants, called plant-parasitic nematodes.

These two talks present research that addresses nematode problems. The first presentation was made at the Envirotron in Gainesville, and the second during the Citra field day.

Presenter

William "Billy" T. Crow is an Associate Professor in the University of Florida Entomology & Nematology Department. Dr. Crow’s position centers on the diagnosis and management of plant-parasitic nematodes affecting turfgrasses, ornamental plants, and residential landscapes. As an extension educator, his major role is preparation of training materials and presentation of training programs for use by county extension faculty and volunteers, and commodity group clientele. Dr. Crow also manage the University of Florida Nematode Assay Lab, which provides diagnoses of nematode disorders of plants for extension personnel and clientele.

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