Trichodorus (genus)
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carrots damaged by Trichodorus sp. (click on image to enlarge it)
Author: Bonsak Hammeraas, NIBIO - The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
Source: IPM Images
Author: Bonsak Hammeraas, NIBIO - The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
Source: IPM Images
Trichodorus Cobb, 1913 - (stubby root nematodes)
This genus of plant-parasitic nematodes contains more 50 species which are polyphagous, migratory ectoparasites. The feeding activities result in stunted (stubby) roots. A number of species are economically important and damage crops like root crops. Several are also vectors of plant viruses from the genus Tobravirus.
Type species: Trichodorus primitivus
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system: