The Root Lesion Nematodes of Banana
The Root Lesion Nematodes of Banana

Author: J. Bridge

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 2

ISBN-13:

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The root lesion nematodes pratylenchus coffeae and pratylenchus goodeyi are both major pests of musa wherever they occur. The damage they cause is very similar to that caused by the other important banana root nematode pest radopholus similis.

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.

Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture
Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture

Author: Michel Luc

Publisher: Cabi

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 871

ISBN-13: 9780851997278

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This book contains 22 chapters, 2 appendices (of the nematicides and species mentioned throughout the book) and 24 colour plates covering all aspects of practical plant nematology in subtropical and tropical agriculture, including rice, cereals, sweet potatoes, root and tuber crops, food legumes, vegetables, groundnut, citrus, tree and fruit crops, coconut and other palms, coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugarcane, tobacco, pineapple, cotton, other tropical fibres, spices and medicinal plants. It provides practical guidance on the methods of extracting, processing and diagnosing different plant and soil nematodes and on integrated nematode management. This book is intended for those studying and working in the area of crop protection.

Screening of Banana Germplasm for Resistance and Tolerance to Nematode
Screening of Banana Germplasm for Resistance and Tolerance to Nematode

Author: Alagarsamy Nithya Devi

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9783843394925

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Banana is the most popular fruit in terms of per capita consumption and world's most widely traded fruit.Worldwide, nematodes are considered as the most important pest of bananas and plantains.The burrowing nematode, root-lesion nematode and root-knot nematode are economically important.The cost of nematode management using nematicides is quite prohibitive.Availability of nematode resistant or tolerant Musa cultivars could contribute to improve the productivity at a lesser cost with no pollution.More concerted efforts to identify nematode resistant or tolerant Musa genotypes is needed.The study aims at identifying nematode resistant diploid and triploid accessions, investigating histological and biochemical basis of resistance and identification of RAPD markers associated with the nematode resistance.The findings have been published in a book form entitled "Screening of Banana Germplasm for resistance and tolerance to nematodes."The key findings indicated that some of the accessions showed multiple resistance to nematodes.This book would be much useful to horticulturists, pathologists, biotechnologists, studen ts involved in biotic stress research, banana growers