{"id":5207,"date":"2026-07-02T09:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T07:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/?p=5207"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:26:19","slug":"plant-nematodes-what-they-are-what-damage-they-cause-and-how-to-control-them-sustainably","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/nematodi-delle-piante-cosa-sono-quali-danni-causano-e-come-controllarli-in-modo-sostenibile\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant nematodes: what they are, what damage they cause, and how to control them sustainably"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>phytoparasitic nematodes<\/strong> They represent one of the most underestimated threats to many agricultural crops. Invisible to the naked eye and present in the soil, these microscopic organisms can compromise root system development, reduce water and nutrient uptake, and cause significant yield losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often the problem is only identified when the damage is already evident and the crop shows symptoms of <strong>widespread suffering<\/strong>. For this reason, it is crucial to understand the behaviour of nematodes, learn to recognise their symptoms and adopt effective preventative strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Questi sono vermi microscopici che vivono nel terreno e si nutrono delle radici delle piante.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/nematodes-an-invisible-threat-to-tomato-potato-and-carrot-crops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>nematodes<\/strong> <\/a>They are microscopic organisms naturally present in the soil. Many species perform useful functions for the biological balance of the soil, while others can become particularly harmful to crops.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant-parasitic nematodes feed on plant roots through a specialised mouthpart that pierces plant tissues. This activity causes lesions that <strong>impair the proper functioning of the root system<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most widespread and harmful species are root-knot nematodes belonging to the genus *Meloidogyne*, responsible for the formation of typical root galls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which crops can be affected<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nematodes can affect numerous agricultural crops, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pomodoro;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pepper;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aubergine;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cucumber;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courgette;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strawberry;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">faster;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ornamental horticulture;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial cultures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infestations are particularly problematic in intensely exploited soils and protected crops where pathogen pressure tends to accumulate over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The most common symptoms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most insidious aspects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/nematode-types-crop-damage-and-natural-biological-solutions-with-nematech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>nematodes<\/strong> <\/a>is the <strong>identification difficulties<\/strong> in the early stages of the infestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aerial part of the plant can show symptoms that are easily confused with other agronomic problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the most frequent signals are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowed growth;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced vegetative growth;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leaf yellowing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wilting in the hottest hours;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced production capacity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smaller fruit size;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heterogeneity within the plot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a correct diagnosis, it is necessary to carefully observe the root system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Root galls: the most obvious sign<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of <strong>gall nematodes<\/strong>, the roots develop swellings called galls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These deformations compromise the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Consequently, even with adequate irrigation and fertilisation, the crop may show symptoms of deficiency and stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lesions caused by nematodes can also promote the entry of other fungal and bacterial pathogens, further aggravating the situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>I nematodi causano perdite produttive perch\u00e9 danneggiano le piante, rendendole meno sane e pi\u00f9 suscettibili ad altre malattie e parassiti. Questo pu\u00f2 portare a rese ridotte, qualit\u00e0 inferiore e, in casi gravi, alla morte delle colture.\n\nIn particolare, i nematodi possono causare una serie di problemi alle piante, tra cui:\n\n* **Danneggiamento delle radici:** I nematodi parassiti si nutrono delle radici delle piante, danneggiando il loro sistema radicale e compromettendo la loro capacit\u00e0 di assorbire acqua e nutrienti.\n* **Inibizione della crescita:** Un attacco di nematodi pu\u00f2 rallentare o arrestare la crescita delle piante, riducendo la loro dimensione e la produzione di fiori e frutti.\n* **Aumento della suscettibilit\u00e0 a malattie e parassiti:** Le piante indebolite dagli attacchi di nematodi sono pi\u00f9 vulnerabili ad altre malattie fungine, batteriche o virali, e ad altri insetti nocivi.\n* **Sintomi visibili:** I sintomi di un'infezione da nematodi possono includere ingiallimento delle foglie, appassimento, crescita stentata, galle o lesioni sulle radici.\n\nQuesti danni si traducono in perdite economiche per gli agricoltori a causa della diminuzione della quantit\u00e0 e della qualit\u00e0 del raccolto.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the <strong>Radical system<\/strong> it is damaged, the plant must dedicate a significant portion of its resources to survival rather than to production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced vegetative growth;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bloom reduction;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less effective binding;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fewer fruit;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deterioration of the final crop quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In more severe infestations, production losses can become particularly significant and compromise the profitability of the entire season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Plant nematodes\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Nematodi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>The importance of prevention<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/nematodes-the-invisible-threat-that-can-jeopardise-your-crops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nematode management<\/strong><\/a> requires a preventive and integrated approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main agronomic strategies include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crop rotation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use of healthy propagating material;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ground monitoring;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvement of the biological fertility of the soil;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of beneficial microorganisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biologically active and biodiverse soil can help to naturally limit the development of plant-parasitic nematodes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The role of beneficial microorganisms in crop defence<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, the\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/mycorrhizal-fungi-inoculants-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sustainable agriculture<\/strong><\/a> increasing attention has been paid to the use of beneficial microorganisms as a tool for crop prevention and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some microorganisms are capable of colonising the rhizosphere, improving root development and creating conditions less favourable for nematode proliferation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strategy allows for intervention in a way that is compatible with modern sustainability and environmental respect requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nematech: biological support for root health<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote radical crop wellness and support nematode management strategies, we have developed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msbiotech.net\/en\/products\/nematech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nematech<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The formulation is designed to enhance the role of beneficial microorganisms in the rhizosphere, contributing to improved soil biological balance and supporting root system development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporated into a comprehensive agronomic programme, Nematech represents an effective tool for farmers who wish to adopt a sustainable and prevention-oriented approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>phytoparasitic 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For this reason, prevention represents the most effective weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly monitoring crops, assessing the state of the root system, and using strategies based on enhancing soil microbiology helps reduce the risk of infestations and preserve crop yield potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing in <strong>soil health<\/strong> signifies building the foundations for more resilient, sustainable, and productive agriculture in the long term.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I nematodi fitoparassiti rappresentano una delle minacce pi\u00f9 sottovalutate per molte colture agricole. Invisibili a occhio nudo e presenti nel terreno, questi microscopici organismi possono compromettere lo sviluppo dell\u2019apparato radicale, ridurre l\u2019assorbimento di acqua e nutrienti e causare importanti perdite produttive. 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