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Nematodes

How to Recognize Nematode Injury

Several species of nematodes are known to attack corn. Field diagnosis of a corn nematode problem is difficult, however, because injury to roots caused by insects, fungi, or other factors may result in aboveground symptoms that are similar in appearance.