title: Control of Root-knot Nematodes on Tomato by Lectins.
abstract: Significant control of tomato root knot was achieved by applications of the lectins Concanavalin A (Con A) and Limax flavus agglutinin in greenhouse, growth chamber, and microplot trials. Four consecutive weekly applications at lower concentrations of Con A yielded better control than single applications at a higher total concentration. The present state of knowledge on binding of Con A to soil nematodes and the in vitro effect of this lectin in chemotactic behavior are discussed. The mode of action of Con A on root-knot control is unknown.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Marban-Mendoza
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jeyaprakash
authors.forename: H B
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authors.lastname: Jansson
authors.forename: R A
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authors.lastname: Damon
authors.forename: B M
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authors.lastname: Zuckerman