Haegeman A, Elsen A, De Waele D, Gheysen G. Emerging molecular knowledge on Radopholus similis, an important nematode pest of banana.
MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY 2010;
11:315-23. [PMID:
20447280 PMCID:
PMC6640332 DOI:
10.1111/j.1364-3703.2010.00614.x]
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Abstract
TAXONOMY
Superkingdom Eukaryota; Kingdom Metazoa; Phylum Nematoda; Class Chromadorea; Order Rhabditida; Suborder Tylenchina; Infraorder Tylenchomorpha; Superfamily Tylenchoidea; Family Pratylenchidae; Subfamily Radopholinae; Genus Radopholus.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Microscopic unsegmented worm; migratory endoparasite of plants. Strong sexual dimorphism; reproduction both by amphimixis and self-fertilization.
HOSTS
Over 250 different plant species, including citrus, black pepper and banana (main host plant).
SYMPTOMS
Purple to black lesions and extensive cavities in plant roots, leading to reduced uptake of water and nutrients. In banana, this may result in poor vegetative growth, reduced bunch weight and toppling of plants.
DISEASE CONTROL
Nematicides, alternative cropping systems, nematode-free planting material, some resistant cultivars.
AGRONOMIC IMPORTANCE
Major problem in banana plantations in tropical regions worldwide.
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