IFAS Extension
Release Date: 12/3/2025
Agriculture
Abstract
Florida leads the commercial production of caladiums, a popular ornamental. In Florida, root-knot, sting, and stubby root nematodes are found in caladium fields. Root-knot nematodes are considered the most important of all pests in caladiums that are grown in sand. This publication will help caladium growers understand what plant-parasitic nematodes are and current nematode management strategies for the caladium industry.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-2065, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology. Original publication date June 2021. Revised March 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Gu, M., & Desaeger, J. (2021). Root-Knot Nematode Management in Caladium. EDIS, 2021(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1325-2021
Authors
Mengyi Gu
former post-doctoral research associate, Department of Entomology and Nematology
Johan Desaeger
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor, nematology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL
Publication #ENY-2065
