mĩnyongoro

n. · class 4/6

1. nematodes. Nematodes. Microscopic parasitic worms that infest plant roots and cause significant crop damage, especially in banana cultivation where they can cause over 70% loss.

Example: Mĩnyongoro nĩ kĩ? (What are Nematodes); Mĩnyongoro nĩyo ĩthũkagia marigũ makĩrĩa harĩ gĩcunjĩ kĩa 70% (• Nematodes are the most damaging pests causing over 70 % loss of the crop Damages:); Ndugaciarithanie mĩgũnda ngũrani nĩguo kũgirĩrĩria gũtamba kwa mũrimũ wa mĩnyongoro. (Banana corms should not be shared between gardens to limit the spread of nematode infections.)