Death and browning of fibrous roots and smaller storage root (right) (C. de la Cruz).

Diagnostic summary

• What you see on plants

- stunting, yellowing and wilting.

- fibrous or feeder root shortening and discolouration

-   in some cases, the nematode may produce lesions,  cracks or distortions on storage roots.

• Disease and nematode development are favoured at 29.5^oC.

• Found in subtropical and tropical regions.

Taxonomy

Economic importance

Geographical distribution

Morphology

Life cycle

Symptoms

Ecology

Host range

Management

References

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