how nematodes affect crops? CORRECT ANSWER BRAINLIEST/WRONG ANSWER REPORT.
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It depends on the type of nematode involved, but they are mostly plant parasitic nematodes..
Explanation:
→ They attack and feed on the root cells..
→ They feed on plat fluids..
→They reduce the rate of plant growth and that in turn reduces crop yields..
→They make plants to be more prone to diseases..
EXAMPLE :
Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne) are the most damaging species in the home garden. These nematodes have a very wide host range, affecting more than 2000 plant species worldwide. Root knot nematodes enter the roots as larvae, causing the plant roots to form galls or knots, and there may be excessive root branching.
Explanation:
Plants are damaged because the galls or root knots block the transport of water and nutrients through the plant. Nematode feeding sites in the roots can also provide entrance for other disease-causing organisms, like fungi or bacteria, leading to increased plant damage.