Nematropica (2003) 33, 209-213

N. Vovlas, A. Troccoli, M. Pestana, I.M. de O. Abrantes and M.S.N. de A. Santos (2003)
Parasitization of vascular bundles of anthurium rhizomes by Radopholus similis
Nematropica 33 (2), 209-213
Abstract: Radopholus similis, the burrowing nematode colonizes and reproduces in roots and rhizomes of Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex Andre in Madeira, Portugal. Histological examination of nematode infected rhizomes shows necrosis and cavities extending from the cortical parenchyma into the vascular bundles. Nematode feeding and migration caused disruption of the vascular bundles. All nematode life stages, coiled juveniles, adults, including gravid females, and eggs, occurred in the phloem. Nematode specimens were also observed in metaxylem elements.
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Database assignments for author(s): Nicola Vovlas, Isabel M. de O. Abrantes, Alberto Troccoli

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Radopholus similis	Anthurium (crop)	Portugal (continental)