Burrowing Nematode
Radopholus similis (Cobb) Thorne
Symptoms: Symptoms on pearl millet are not described
in the primary citation. General symptoms on maize include necrotic
root lesions, root decay, and moderate stunting (Shurtleff
1980).
Pathogen and disease characteristics: Endoparasitic
nematode. Not described in the primary citation; consultation
of other references is advised.
Host range: "Banana" and "Citrus"
races are defined based on host range. Host range is very wide
and includes pearl millet. Also citrus, banana, avocado, sugarcane,
rice, black pepper, tomato, hibiscus (Shurtleff
1980). See primary citation for extended list of hosts.
Geographic distribution: USA (Florida) (on citrus);
Panama, Honduras, India.
Nomenclature discrepancies: None.
Seed transmission: Not transmitted by seed.
Primary citation: Koshy and
Sosamma 1975.
United States
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural
Research Service
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Original posting: June 5, 1999.
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