Phytonematodes in Legume Crops: Distribution, Types and Control Measures

Legumes (beans, peas, mung beans, soybeans, etc.) play an important role in the agriculture of Uzbekistan. These crops increase soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, provide protein-rich products and are of great economic importance. However, the group that causes serious damage to their yield is phytonematodes. Phytonematodes are microscopic roundworms that damage the root system of plants and disrupt growth processes.