title: A Free-living Panagrolaimus sp. from Armenia Can Survive in Anhydrobiosis for 8.7 Years.
abstract: Although the ability of plant-parasitic nematodes to survive in a dehydrated or anhydrobiotic state for long periods of time has been well documented, the ability of free-living nematodes has not. Here we report on the survival of a free-living nematode, Panagrolaimus sp., from Armenia in the anhydrobiotic state for 8.7 years. This Panagrolaimus sp. can be cultured and maintained readily and may provide a good system for studying anhydrobiosis in nematodes.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Aroian
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Carta
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Kaloshian
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Sternberg