eelworm

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa diversos vermes cilíndricos (nematódeos) pequenos, de vida livre no solo ou parasitas de plantas, conhecidos por atacar raízes e prejudicar culturas agrícolas.

1. Plant-parasitic roundworm C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Nematoide fitoparasita

   Sinônimos: nematoderoundworm

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