Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and Banana Root Systems Interactions
Plant-Parasitic Nematodes and Banana Root Systems Interactions

Author: Herbert Talwana

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9783838370118

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Most plant feeding nematodes occur in soil and infect roots. For a crop like banana, it is not known where in the root system these nematodes feed and cause damage and if banana genotypic differences in root development affect nematode infection and damage. By suppressing root growth and activity, nematodes may affect the nutritional status of the plants, while soil nutritional status would also affect nematode infection and damage. So, manipulation of soil nutrients may be a tool for managing nematodes in bananas. This monograph shows that nematodes are randomly distributed along banana roots while nematode damage is higher close to the corm, independent of cultivar and production area. It is also shown that banana root number and root size is a critical factor in plant tolerance to nematodes. This implies that when assessing bred genotypes for nematode resistance, any section of a primary root can be used for nematode reproduction. And, promoting vigorous root growth and/or the eliminating factors that reduce root growth and development is key to avoiding a rapid yield decline of bananas due to nematode infection.

Screening of Musa Germplasm for Resistance and Tolerance to Nematodes
Screening of Musa Germplasm for Resistance and Tolerance to Nematodes

Author: Paul R. Speijer

Publisher: IITA

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9782910810160

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In most regions of the world, nematodes are recognized as important pests of bananas. Because banana nematodes attack the root and/or corm tissues, plant growth and yield are affected. The objective of these technical guidelines is to stimulate interest in nematode resistance and tolerance screening in bananas, and toprovide a methodology for carrying out such screening: plant material, nematode inoculum, screening experiments in pots or in the field, nematode reproduction assessment, and damage assessment.

Banana Nematodes and Weevil Borers in Asia and the Pacific
Banana Nematodes and Weevil Borers in Asia and the Pacific

Author: Ramón V. Valmayor

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13:

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Opening remarks; Meeting rationale; Opening address; Introductory lecture - plant parasitic nematodes, a potential threat to connercial cultivation of banana in Malaysia; Status of nematode and weevil borer problems affecting banana in Australia; Status of nematode and weevil borer problems affecting banana in China; Status of nematode problems affecting banana in Indonesia; Status of nematode problems affecting banana in Malaysia; Status of nematode and weevil borer problems affectingbanana in the Philippines; Status of nematode and weevil borer problems problems affecting banana in some of the pacific Islands; Status of weevil borer problems affecting banana in thailand; Status of nematode and weevil borer problems affecting banana in Thailand; Control of the banana weevil borer, Cosmopolites sordidus, with entomopathogenic nematodes; Biological control of banana nematodes: development of BIOCON (BIOACT) and BIOCON II Technologies; A review of control strategies for banana pests as part of the research priorities at NRI and Associated Institutes in the UK; CIRAD-FLHOR research actions on nematodes andblack borer weevil of bananas and plantains; Assessment of banana weevils in East African Highland banana systems and strategies for controlAssessment of nematode damage in East African highland banana systems;Prospects to engineer nematode resistance in banana; Control strategies against burrowing nematode in bananas: A north queensland perspective; Plant quarantine measures for the movement of banana germplasm.