Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A knot or excrescence of a root; specifically, an abnormal irregular growth of the subcortical layer of tissue of roots and underground stems of various plants, shrubs, and trees, resulting from the attack of a nematoid worm, as a species of Anguillulidæ.
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Examples
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Manipulation of host gene expression by root-knot nematodes.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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One particular kind—root-knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne—are also an uncanny botanical reflection of Trichinella.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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One particular kind—root-knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne—are also an uncanny botanical reflection of Trichinella.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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Manipulation of host gene expression by root-knot nematodes.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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Manipulation of host gene expression by root-knot nematodes.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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One particular kind—root-knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne—are also an uncanny botanical reflection of Trichinella.
Parasite Rex Carl Zimmer 2009
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These losses are increased by a need for fresh land each year to avoid risk of root-knot nematodes, as well as for the curing of tobacco, which is presently often carried out using charcoal.
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These losses increase each year as new land is cleared to avoid the risk of root-knot nematodes.
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Soil additives with Neemros® have proven to be promising for controlling root-knot nematodes on tomatoes.
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We have had some signs of root-knot nematodes in the no-till garden, but they have not been a problem after the first few months of operation.
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