Nematode Management in Sweetpotatoes (including Boniatos)

Z. J. Grabau and J. W. Noling

Release Date: 7/28/2025

Agriculture

Abstract

The primary intended audience of this publication is agricultural professionals involved in commercial sweet potato production directly or through advising roles (Extension agents, producers, crop consultants, academics, etc.). The purpose is to guide professionals in improving nematode management in sweet potato production and to give a concise but relatively comprehensive summary of relevant information to understand and manage nematodes in this crop in Florida.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-030 (formerly RF-NG030), one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 1997. Revised December 2009, December 2012, December 2016, October 2021, and November 2024. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Z. J. Grabau, assistant professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology; J. W. Noling, professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology; UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

Z. Grabau

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University of Florida

associate professor, field crop nematology, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

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Joseph Noling

Specialist

University of Florida

professor emeritus, nematology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL

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