New Steinernema adamsi nematode species discovered, protecting crops without pesticides in warm, humid environments.

Researchers from the University of California, Riverside have discovered a new species of nematode, Steinernema adamsi, which can infect and kill insects. This microscopic worm has the potential to manage crop pests in warm, humid environments where other beneficial nematodes do not currently thrive. Named after American biologist Byron Adams, these worms release pathogenic bacteria to help kill their host and could be beneficial in controlling pests in environments where commercially available nematodes have not been successful.

February 08, 2024
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