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Plant parasitic nematodes are soil-dwelling worms or thread-like organisms that feed on plant roots, damage plants, and cause yield loss. There are over 4,100 species of plant-parasitic nematodes that have been described. Together, these nematodes are responsible for approximately $80 billion USD in crop damage every year. The most common and problematic among all plant …

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