Parasitic Roundworms (IMAGE)

University of Bern

Parasitic Roundworms

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Parasitic roundworms (entomopathogenic nematodes) are used to control root-feeding insect pests. A new study now shows that under the right conditions, nematodes can develop resistance against plant defense substances and can thereby increase their efficiency as biological control agents. Image: Heterorhabditis bacteriophora in the infective juvenile stage.

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Anouk Guyer, University of Bern

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