Management
Management of R. similis consist in reduce nematode populations in the soil before planting, for example using soil fumigation, removing host and doing rotation with non-host crops and also planting cover crops such as Crotalaria or Tagetes. Furthermore, before planting pared the rhizomes in order to remove dark spots (infections), then soak them in hot water (125ºF) for 20 minutes. Although those practices can reduce nematodes population, plants from tissue culture raised in a disease-free nursery are the best option .
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