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Agriculture · Q507

Plant Pathology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 507

Q507

In the attack of which class of nematodes, presence of white to brown cysts projecting on the root surface is a characteristic symptom

A.
Longidorus
B.
Globodera
Answer
C.
Meloidogyne
D.
Trichodorus

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the attack of Globodera class of nematodes, the presence of white to brown cysts projecting on the root surface is a characteristic symptom.
Globodera is a species of nematode in the family of Heteroderidae. It is well known as a plant pathogen, especially in potatoes and tomatoes.
the egg containing white cysts (pallida) or golden cysts (rostochiensis) can be found on the roots of potato plants.