Soil-borne pathogens, particularly root-lesion nematodes (Pratylenchus spp.), Fusarium spp., and Rhizoctonia spp. are a major constraint to grain production in the Pacific Northwest. Yield losses associated with these pathogens rages from 20-60% in infested fields. Symptoms often mimic drought or nutrient deficiencies because of plant root damage. The options available to growers to control pathogen […]