The picture above with a microscope shows a plant parasitic nematode that has attached itself to a root hair to feed. Their are various types of nematodes that both live inside and outside of the root.
Once nematodes have infected a root, water and fertilizer uptake are impaired. These nematodes also open up wounds that allow for other fungi and bacteria to enter the root and cause damage. Eradication is impossible, so management practices need to be employed to compensate.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in124
Above is a link to the University of Florida nematode page. It contains a brief overview of Flintrocks greatest challenges on our putting greens!
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