Nematode Treatment for Irrigation

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 8, 2012 -- The Nematode Impact on Agriculture

According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), nematodes are responsible for the loss of 18% of worldwide crops. Thus, nematode treatment becomes important and the scientific community is looking for technologies combating this pressing issue in an efficient manner while also coping with the environmental constraints.

There are different types of nematodes, such as Root Knot nematode officially called Melodoigyne. The latter is permanently found in the ground at 30-40 centimeters depth. Root Knot nematodes are attracted to humid environments which is favorable for their development.

This is the reason why nematodes tend to reach for the surface. In fact, plantations supply them with water (due to the irrigation) and food by the means of their roots. Moreover, Root Knot nematode lay their eggs at the level of their roots.

The nematode infestation in a crop becomes evident when there is a presence of Whitish balls on the roots. Root degeneration is the direct and rapidly evolving consequence of this kind of infestation.


Classical Methods for Nematode Treatment

There are several nematode treatment techniques combating its proliferation in crops:
■ Solarization before starting the planting process, which consists of burning the external earth layer with solar rays
■ Gazeification of the planting area. this technique is increasingly a forbidden practice due to its negative environmental impact as well as the direct effect on the crops
■ Chemical Nematicide applied before and continuously throughout the production cycle. It is used as a last resort technique. Also, the use of Nematicide is prohibited in and increasing number of countries.

■ Biological Nematicide such as mushrooms or nematophage insects. This natural technique has produced results under very specific conditions depending on the ground and water quality (this technique does not work in brackish water). Moreover, this technique produces significant implementation cost
■ Cultural Techniques which consist of the annual crop rotation or moving of the crop from the infested area

As illustrated, there are several techniques for nematode treatment. However, these are often inefficient, exceedingly costly, or even prohibited by law. PHT brings you a universal solution that is innovative, ecological and economical, answering to the existing market needs.


The Solution: Physical Water Treatment Aqua 4D®

The physical water treatment Aqua 4D is today the only scientifically sound and chemical free technique for water treatment that reduces the nematode population until the elimination of all damages on the host plant.
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