Evolution of nematicide technology at a glance

['Magda Du Toit', 'Magda Du Toit Is A Freelance Communication Consultant', 'Journalist. She Has Worked In The Agriculture Sector For More Than Years. She Obtained A Ba In Communication', 'Hons', 'Also Completed A Post-Graduate Diploma In Marketing Management. Throughout Her Career She Has Received Recognition', 'Various Awards For Individual', 'Team Contributions. She Was Also The Chairperson Of The Northern Branch Of Agricultural Writers Sa', 'Still Serves On Both Its Executive Bodies. Magda Is Also The South African Representative At The International Federation Of Agricultural Journalists', 'Where She Chairs One Of The Committees.'] Farmer's Weekly SA 2025-10-03 12:00:43

Different species of plant-parasitic nematodes can inhabit and infect most living parts of plants, including flower buds, stems, leaves, and roots. - Advertisement -Plant-parasitic nematodes can compromise plant health, as plant roots are often infected and subsequently cannot optimally take up water and nutrients. Modern nematicide development now prioritises environmental safety, target specificity, and compatibility with integrated pest management practices,” Fourie explained. She noted that seed treatments were often underestimated as an option for nematode control: “The agronomic benefits of seed treatments include more effective seedling establishment and early plant growth. “Precision agriculture is set to guide future nematicide use by combining chemical, biological, and cultural tools,” she explained.