eelworm

• Nom désignant divers petits vers ronds libres ou parasites des plantes, souvent présents dans le sol et connus pour endommager les cultures agricoles.

A noun referring to any of various small, free-living or plant-parasitic roundworms, often found in soil and known to infest crops.

1. Plant-parasitic roundwormC1formalscientific

   A small, often microscopic roundworm that lives freely in soil and parasitizes plants, causing damage to roots and crops.

   Nématode phytoparasite

   • The farmer noticed stunted growth in his crops, likely due to eelworm infestation.
   • Eelworms are a major concern for potato growers as they can reduce yields significantly.
   • Soil sterilization helps control eelworm populations in greenhouses.

   Synonymesnematoderoundworm