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Agriculture · Q55

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 55

Q55

Cell necrosis of localized areas is induced by

A.
Helicotylenchus
Answer
B.
Ditylenchus
C.
Pratylenchus
D.
Scutellonema

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cell necrosis of localized areas is induced by Helicotylenchus.
Helicotylenchus is a genus of nematodes in the family Hoplolaimidae. They are known generally as spiral nematodes.
Helicotylenchus multicinctus causes small necrotic lesions on roots, and with heavy infestation these lesions coalesce, leading to root necrosis and die-back of roots. Plant stunting and reduction in yield. It can cause enough root necrosis that it seriously weakens the plant.