Meloidogyne hapla (root knot nematode)

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Identity

Preferred Scientific Name

• Meloidogyne hapla Chitwood, 1949

Preferred Common Name

• root knot nematode

International Common Names

• English: Northern root knot nematode
• Spanish: nematodo norteno de quiste (Mexico)
• French: nodosité des racines

Local Common Names

• Germany: Älchen, Nördliches Wurzelgallen-
• Japan: kita-nekobu-sentyubyo
• Netherlands: wortelknobbelaaltje
• Turkey: kok ur nematodu

EPPO code

• MELGHA (Meloidogyne hapla)

Taxonomic Tree

• Domain: Eukaryota
•     Kingdom: Metazoa
•         Phylum: Nematoda
•             Family: Meloidogynidae
•                 Genus: Meloidogyne
•                     Species: Meloidogyne hapla

Notes on Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Description

Distribution

Distribution Table

The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status. Further details may be available for individual references in the Distribution Table Details section which can be selected by going to Generate Report.

Risk of Introduction

Habitat

Hosts/Species Affected

Host Plants/Plants Affected

Growth Stages

Symptoms

Symptoms List

Biology and Ecology

Natural Enemies

Notes on Natural Enemies

Seedborne Aspects

Plant Trade

Impact

Detection and Inspection

Similarities to Other Species/Conditions

Prevention and Control

Various methods have been used to cleanse planting material, including hot water treatment (McDonald and Misari, 1976; Zunke, 1981) and a range of nematicidal drenches. Treatment in the field also relies upon the application of nematicides although frequent rotation with cereals or other graminaceous non-host crops may also be efficacious. Glasshouse soils may be fumigated to eradicate the pest. Many crops have potential for development of resistant or tolerant varieties.

For general information on the use of nematicides see Luc et al. (1990) and Evans et al. (1993). Both granular and liquid formulations have been used to control this nematode. More recent papers on this subject include LaMondia (1994), Johnston et al. (1995, 1996), Phipps et al. (1995) and Phipps and Eisenback (1996).
 

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Distribution Maps

• = Present, no further details
• = Evidence of pathogen
• = Widespread
• = Last reported
• = Localised
• = Presence unconfirmed
• = Confined and subject to quarantine
• = See regional map for distribution within the country
• = Occasional or few reports

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