Impact of Early Season Thrips Control on Root Development and Nematode Management

Various thrips control regimes were established in two small plot trials.  In addition to monitoring thrips populations and thrips injury, seedling growth and root biomass were also quantified.  Excessive thrips injury was observed to restrict root growth which may have potential implications on nematode management.  Root knot nematode populations and gall ratings were made at one location which had a history of root know nematode infestations.