NCSU’s M. enterolobii Identification Program
NC State has developed a training program to teach sweetpotato workers how to identify potential symptoms of Meloidogyne enterolobii (M. e.) infection.
Why
To support the effort of early identification and to slow the progression of the Meloidogyne enterolobii (M. e.) through North Carolina and the Southeast United States
What
A training program has been developed for workers in sweetpotato packing houses. The program uses high quality photographs to aid workers in learning the symptoms of potential M. enterolobii infection in sweetpotato. The program, which is offered in both Spanish and English languages to support comprehension, also aims to teach workers about the impact of M. enterolobii on the sweetpotato industry and the importance of early identification of symptoms in sweetpotato.
Who
Development and implementation of the program is a joint effort between Cintia Augliar, NC State Extension Latino Programs manager, and Adrienne Gorny, Assistant Professor of Plant Nematology at NC State and a member of the FindMe team. At this time, the training program is facilitated by educators from NC State Extension Farmworker Health and Safety Program, and is offered to sweetpotato operations throughout eastern North Carolina.
More information on the training program may be found at:
Author: Adrienne M. Gorny, PhD - Assistant Professor of Plant Nematology at NC State and a member of the FindMe team