Vertical and horizontal distribution of nematodes associated with sapodilla (Achras zapota) in Karachi. | [Sarhad Journal of Agriculture • 1987]

Author(s):

1. M. Saeed: Botany Department, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

2. A. Ghaffar: Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Distribution of stylet-bearing nematodes associated with sapodilla (Achras zapota) was found correlated with roots of the host plant. Hemicriconemoides mangiferae was found concentrated at a depth of 9-18 in. 22. 8-45.7 cm) and upto a horizontal distance of 18 in. (45.7 cm) from the tree trunk Psilenchus hilarulus and other non-stylet-bearing forms were common in upper zones where few or no roots were present.

Page(s): 333-340

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Published: Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Year: 1987

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