Using varieties resistant to both species of potato cyst nematode (PCN) as trap crop could play a key role in sustainable potato rotations by reducing reliance on pesticides, according to two ...

Trap-cropping as an alternative to using nematicides to control potato cyst nematodes continues to show promise, according to Andy Barker of Branston, one of the two firms promoting the concept.

Although many of us are unfamiliar with the term “trap cropping,” we may have used this technique in our gardens. If you have ever planted nasturtiums near your vegetables to help lure insects ...

It started with curiosity. How does a fumigant, commonly used for nematode management in potato cropping systems, influence soil microbial communities? To explore this question, scientists at ...

Nematode fumigants have very low long-term impact on soil health, study suggests. ScienceDaily . Retrieved May 29, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2019 / 11 / 191107170505.htm ...