Nematode Management in Cole Crops

Z. J. Grabau and J. W. Noling

Release Date: 7/29/2025

Agriculture

Abstract

Designed for agricultural professionals, this guide provides insights into managing nematode-induced yield loss in Florida’s cole crops. It includes symptoms identification, diagnostic sample submission, and effective management practices.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-024, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 1999. Revised December 2016, November 2020, and November 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Z. J. Grabau, associate professor, field crop nematology, Department of Entomology and Nematology; J. W. Noling, professor emeritus, nematology, 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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J. 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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