Journal of Nematology (2004) 36, 328-329

G.W. Lawrence and K.S. Lawrence (2004)
Effect of Visible, a soil additive, on the growth of cotton in a reniform nematode infested field
Journal of Nematology 36 (3), 328-329
paper presented at the Society of Nematologists 43rd Annual Meeting, Estes Park, Colorado 7-11 August 2004
Abstract: Visible, a soil penetrant and enhancer, was examined to determine if enhanced root and plant growth would benefit cotton production when used in the presence of the reniform nematode. The test was conducted in an established cotton production location and naturally infested with the reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis). Visible (0.59, 0.85 and 1.20kg a.i./ha) was compared with aldicarb (0.85kg a.i./ha) and both were applied at planting with a planter equipped with granular chemical applicators. Stoneville 4892 BR cotton plants were taller, had more open bolls and higher cotton weights in the Visible and aldicarb treatments compared with the control. The first open boll was on fruiting branch 5.7, 6.1 and 7.4 for aldicarb, Visible and the control, respectively. Seed cotton yields in the visible treatments were increased an average of 373.88 kg /ha over the control. Reniform nematode numbers averaged across the season were 408, 632 and 931 reniform nematodes /250 cm³ soil in aldicarb, Visible and the control.
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Database assignments for author(s): Kathy S. Lawrence

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Rotylenchulus reniformis	Cotton (Gossypium)