title: Emerging molecular knowledge on Radopholus similis, an important nematode pest of banana.
abstract: METHODS
  Superkingdom Eukaryota; Kingdom Metazoa; Phylum Nematoda; Class Chromadorea; Order Rhabditida; Suborder Tylenchina; Infraorder Tylenchomorpha; Superfamily Tylenchoidea; Family Pratylenchidae; Subfamily Radopholinae; Genus Radopholus.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Microscopic unsegmented worm; migratory endoparasite of plants. Strong sexual dimorphism; reproduction both by amphimixis and self-fertilization.
  
  
  METHODS
  Over 250 different plant species, including citrus, black pepper and banana (main host plant).
  
  
  METHODS
  Purple to black lesions and extensive cavities in plant roots, leading to reduced uptake of water and nutrients. In banana, this may result in poor vegetative growth, reduced bunch weight and toppling of plants.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Nematicides, alternative cropping systems, nematode-free planting material, some resistant cultivars.
  Major problem in banana plantations in tropical regions worldwide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: Annelies
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haegeman
authors.forename: Annemie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Elsen
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: De Waele
authors.forename: Godelieve
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gheysen
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D008018:Life Cycle Stages; D028521:Musa / Q000469:parasitology*; D010572:Pest Control, Biological; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D014431:Tylenchoidea / Q000235:genetics / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*
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