root knot
noun
: a plant disease caused by nematodes that produce enlargements on the roots and stunt the growth of the plant
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University studies report the annual periwinkle is resistant to some forms of root knot nematode.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Looking for varieties that resist root knot nematode or verticillium wilt or early blight?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Looking for varieties that resist root knot nematode or verticillium wilt or early blight or other issues?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
Sadly, adding soil won’t stop root knot nematodes, a parasitic roundworm.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022
The plants have likely accumulated powdery mildew, root knot nematodes, and countless other vegetable plant afflictions.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
Next year, replant those beds with melons, pumpkins, basil, sweet potatoes (Ipomea), okra, onions and other veggies that are not susceptible to root knot nematode or any other nightshade pathogens.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
One of the tricks is to find an area in full sun that has not had root knot nematodes.
—Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 23 Mar. 2018
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
Looking for varieties that resist root knot nematode or verticillium wilt or early blight?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Looking for varieties that resist root knot nematode or verticillium wilt or early blight or other issues?
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
Sadly, adding soil won’t stop root knot nematodes, a parasitic roundworm.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022
The plants have likely accumulated powdery mildew, root knot nematodes, and countless other vegetable plant afflictions.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
Next year, replant those beds with melons, pumpkins, basil, sweet potatoes (Ipomea), okra, onions and other veggies that are not susceptible to root knot nematode or any other nightshade pathogens.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2021
One of the tricks is to find an area in full sun that has not had root knot nematodes.
—Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 23 Mar. 2018
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“Root knot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20knot. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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