Thesis (M.Agric. (Plant Production)) -- University of Limpopo, 2018 / Meloidogyne incognita race 2 is internationally recognised as one of the most aggressive Meloidogyne species and it is also widely distributed in Limpopo Province, where it occurs alone or as mixed populations with other Meloidogyne species. Traditionally, Meloidogyne species had been managed using synthetic chemical nematicides, most of these products had been withdrawn from agro-chemical markets due to their environment-unfriendliness. Following the withdrawal of synthetic chemical nematicides, nematode resistance had been the most preferred strategy for managing high nematode population densities. The availability of nematode resistant genotypes in sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) would enhance the use of resistance in managing Meloidogyne species and races in Limpopo Province. Generally, should post-infectional nematode resistance be available in the test sweet potato cultivars, the information would be relayed to plant breeders for use as source of introgression in various commercial cultivars where nematode-resistant genotypes do not exist. The objectives of the study, were to determine: (1) Host-status and host-sensitivity in sweet potato cv. ʹBopheloʹ, ʹBosbokʹ and ʹMvuvheloʹ to M. incognita race 2. (2) the existing nematode resistance mechanism in any of the test cultivars that had resistance to M. incognita race 2. For achieving Objective 1, eight treatments namely, 0, 25, 50, 125, 250, 625, 1250 and 3125 eggs and second stage-juveniles (J2) M. incognita race 2 were used under greenhouse trials for each cultivar. To achieve Objective 2, sweet potato plants were inoculated with 100 J2 with four plants harvested every other day for 30 days counting to 15 harvesting times. At 56 days after inoculation, cv. ʹBopheloʹ had reproductive factor (RF) values above unity for M. incognita race 2 and plant growth variables were reduced. Therefore, the cultivar was a susceptible host to M. incognita race 2 and mechanism trial was not conducted for this cultivar. Meloidogyne incognita race 2 failed to reproduce on cultivars ʹBosbokʹ and ʹMvuvheloʹ whereas nematode infection did not affect plant growth and therefore, the two cultivars were resistant to M. incognita race 2. Mechanisms of resistance to M. incognita race 2 on cultivars ʹBosbokʹ and ʹMvuvheloʹ demonstrated significance existence of (1) necrotic spots, (2) poorly developed giant cells, (3) formation of rootlet interferences (4) absence of root galls and (5) non-detectable J2 in roots. All these features suggested the existence of post-infectional nematode resistance in the two cultivars to M. incognita race 2. In conclusion, cultivar ʹBopheloʹ was susceptible to M. incognita race 2, whereas cultivars ʹBosbokʹ and ʹMvuvheloʹ were resistant to M. incognita race 2, with the evidence of post-infectional nematode resistance to the nematode species

Abamectin is a blend of B1a and B1b avermectins that is being used as a seed treatment to control plant-parasitic nematodes on cotton. Data on the toxicity of abamectin and its effectiveness as a seed treatment to control Meloidogyne incognita or Rotylenchulus reniformis on cotton are lacking. The toxicity of abamectin was based on an assay of nematode mobility, LD50 values of 1.56 µg/ml and 32.9 µg/ml were calculated based on 2 hr exposure for M. incognita and R. reniformis, respectively. There was no recovery of either nematode after exposure for 1 hr to its LD50 concentration. Sublethal concentrations greater than 0.39 µg/ml for M. incognita and 8.2 µg/ml for R. reniformis reduced (P = 0.05) infectivity on tomato. In field trials, suppression (P = 0.05) of M. incognita was observed 32 DAP by abamectin seed treatment whereas no suppression of R. reniformis was observed. No suppression of M. incognita was perceived by abamectin seed treatment in microplots. Suppression of M. incognita was observed in microplots by harpinEA and harpingαβ as a seed treatment and foliar spray, respectively. Seed cotton yields were variable for abamectin-treated seed, but numerically positive for harpin-treated cotton. Initial gall formation on developing taproots was suppressed (P = 0.001), and penetration of 5-cm long taproots by M. incognita and R. reniformis was numerically suppressed by abamectin-treated compared to non-treated seed, but infection increased with root development. Using an assay of nematode mobility, the proportion of dead second-stage juveniles (J2) was higher (P = 0.05) following exposure to an excised radicle from abamectin-treated seed than non-treated seed, but lower (P = 0.05) than J2 exposed to the abamectin-treated seed coat. Thus a higher concentration of abamectin remained on the seed coat than emerging radicle. The concentration of abamectin transferred from the seed coat to the developing roots was limited, which contributed to the variability in suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes on cotton.

Abamectin is a blend of B1a and B1b avermectins that is being used as a seed treatment to control plant-parasitic nematodes on cotton. Data on the toxicity of abamectin and its effectiveness as a seed treatment to control Meloidogyne incognita or Rotylenchulus reniformis on cotton are lacking. The toxicity of abamectin was based on an assay of nematode mobility, LD50 values of 1.56 µg/ml and 32.9 µg/ml were calculated based on 2 hr exposure for M. incognita and R. reniformis, respectively. There was no recovery of either nematode after exposure for 1 hr to its LD50 concentration. Sublethal concentrations greater than 0.39 µg/ml for M. incognita and 8.2 µg/ml for R. reniformis reduced (P = 0.05) infectivity on tomato. In field trials, suppression (P = 0.05) of M. incognita was observed 32 DAP by abamectin seed treatment whereas no suppression of R. reniformis was observed. No suppression of M. incognita was perceived by abamectin seed treatment in microplots. Suppression of M. incognita was observed in microplots by harpinEA and harpingαβ as a seed treatment and foliar spray, respectively. Seed cotton yields were variable for abamectin-treated seed, but numerically positive for harpin-treated cotton. Initial gall formation on developing taproots was suppressed (P = 0.001), and penetration of 5-cm long taproots by M. incognita and R. reniformis was numerically suppressed by abamectin-treated compared to non-treated seed, but infection increased with root development. Using an assay of nematode mobility, the proportion of dead second-stage juveniles (J2) was higher (P = 0.05) following exposure to an excised radicle from abamectin-treated seed than non-treated seed, but lower (P = 0.05) than J2 exposed to the abamectin-treated seed coat. Thus a higher concentration of abamectin remained on the seed coat than emerging radicle. The concentration of abamectin transferred from the seed coat to the developing roots was limited, which contributed to the variability in suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes on cotton.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-193) Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1962. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 66-68).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Delaware, 2006. / Principal faculty advisor: Darla J. Sherrier, Dept. of Plant and Soil Science. Includes bibliographical references.

Resumo: Esta pesquisa foi conduzida com os objetivos de estudar a dinâmica populacional dos nematóides dos citros em duas áreas edafoclimáticas distintas de São Paulo, conhecer a distribuição dessas pragas no perfil do solo e avaliar o efeito da aplicação de aldicarb no período mais quente do ano. Os testes foram conduzidos em pomares dos Municípios de Monte Alto e de Palestina. Amostras de solo e raízes foram coletadas mensalmente por um período superior a um ano, em ambos os locais, e foram processadas no Laboratório de Nematologia da UNESP/FCAV. As curvas de tendência da flutuação de Tylenchulus semipenetrans e Pratylenchus jaehni foram traçadas. Para o estudo da distribuição vertical, foram abertas trincheiras de até 2 m de profundidade ao lado de plantas adultas e coletadas amostras em faixas de 20 cm de profundidade nos perfis. A aplicação de aldicarb no período mais quente e chuvoso do ano também foi avaliada. Os dados evidenciaram que a temperatura e a pluviosidade são os dois fatores do ambiente que regulam as populações dos nematóides dos citros em São Paulo, sendo que as curvas de tendência da flutuação de ambos os nematóides se ajustam a um modelo quadrático com os níveis de população mais baixos, nos meses mais quentes e chuvosos do ano, enquanto os picos ocorrem nos meses mais frios e secos. A maior densidade dos nematóides dos citros ocorre nos primeiros 60 cm, com maior concentração entre 20 e 40 cm. Em pomares não irrigados, a aplicação de nematicidas no final do período das chuvas é mais adequada para o controle dos nematóides que as outras épocas do ano. Aldicarb aplicado no período de janeiro a março não reduz a população dos nematóides nos pomares paulistas. / Abstract: This research was carried out with the objectives of studying the population dynamics of the citrus nematodes in two distinct crop environmental conditions in São Paulo State, the distribution of these pests in the soil profile and to evaluate the effect of the application of aldicarb in the hottest period of the year. The tests were carried out in orange orchards of Monte Alto and Palestina Counties. Samples of soil and roots were monthly collected during a period of more than one year in both places and were processed in the Laboratório de Nematologia of the UNESP/FCAV. The curves of fluctuation of Tylenchulus semipenetrans and Pratylenchus jaehni were draw prepared. For the study of vertical distribution trenches of up to 2 m deep in the soil were opened at the side of plants adults and samples were collected at the profile in 20 cm bands. The application of aldicarb in the hottest and rainy period of the year was also evaluated. The data evidenced that temperature and rainfall are the two environmental factors that regulate nematode populations on citrus in São Paulo. The fluctuation curves of both nematodes adjust to a quadratic model with the lower levels of the populations in hottest and rainy months, while the peaks occur during the coldest and driest months. The highest density of the citrus nematodes occurs in the first 60 cm of the soil profile, with higher concentration between 20 and 40 cm deep. In mom irrigated orchards, nematicide application at the end of the rainfall period is more suited for nematode control than the other months of times during) the year. Aldicarb applied in the period from January to March does not reduce the nematode populations in São Paulo orchards. / Orientador: Jaime Maia dos Santos / Coorientador: Júlio Cesar Galli / Banca: Francisco Jorge Cividanes / Banca: Arlindo Leal Boiça Júnior / Banca: Marineide Mendonça Aguillera / Banca: José Orlando de Figueiredo / Doutor

O gênero Eucalyptus possui diversas espécies que apresentam grande valor comercial, sendo utilizado principalmente para produção de energia (carvão e lenha) e celulose-papel. Na literatura, entretanto, existem poucas informações acerca de nematoses nessa cultura. Além dessa carência e de sua importância econômica, o eucalipto é comumente cultivado em locais de alta incidência de Pratylenchus brachyurus e Meloidogyne incognita, além de ser consorciado com diversas outras culturas intolerantes, como por exemplo a soja. Dessa forma há uma necessidade de conhecer a reação das espécies de eucalipto a estes nematoides. Dito isso, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo testar a reação de algumas espécies de eucalipto a P. brachyurus e M.incognita. Foram realizados 6 experimentos, 5 envolvendo o nematoide das lesões e 1 com o nematoide de galhas. Os tratamentos foram inoculados com uma população inicial de nematoides e, após 90 dias, estimava-se o fator de reprodução (FR) e nematoides por grama de raiz (Nem/g). Adotou-se o critério baseado em Oostenbrink (1966), onde a espécie foi considerada suscetível quando apresenta FR >= 1 e resistente quando FR < 1. Dos eucaliptos testados, 6 apresentaram reação suscetível e 4 reação resistente para P. brachyurus. As espécies com maiores FR estão entre as mais utilizadas no Brasil, exceto E. saligna. Ressalta-se que estas não necessariamente são resistentes, necessitando apenas de um período maior para o estabelecimento do patógeno. Observou-se indícios de que E. saligna e E. camaldulensis sejam intolerantes a P.brachyurus. Para M. incognita raça 3 todas as espécies testadas foram resistentes. Aconselha-se a realização de experimentos com períodos superiores a 100 dias para uma correta classificação da reação de hospedeiro. O eucalipto é uma opção para aproveitamento de áreas infestadas com M. incognita raça 3, porém seu uso mostra-se um risco em áreas infestadas com P. brachyurus. / The Eucalyptus has several species with high commercial value and is used mainly for energy purpose (Charcoal and firewood) and paper. In the literature, however, there is little information about plant parasitic nematodes in this woody specie. In addition to this lack and its economic importance, eucalypts is also commonly cultivated in areas with high incidence of Pratylenchus brachyurus and Meloidogyne incognita, and consorted with several intolerant crops, such as soybean. Thus, there is a need to know the host status of the eucalypts species to these nematodes. With that, this work aimed to test the reaction of some Eucalyptus species to P.brachyurus and M. incognita. For this purpose six experiments were performed, five to test the lesion nematode and one to test the root-knot nematode. The treatments were inoculated and, after 90 days, it was estimated the reproduction factor (FR) and nematodes per gram of root (Nem/g). The present work adopted the criteria based on Oostenbrink (1966), where the species was considered susceptible when presenting FR >= 1 and resistant when FR < 1. Of species tested, six were susceptible hosts and four resistant host to P. brachyurus. The species with highest FR are among the most used eucalypts in Brazil, except E. saligna. It is emphasized that those species with FR < 1 are not necessarily resistant, requiring only a longer period for the pathogen establishment. There was some evidence that E. saligna and E. camaldulensis are intolerant hosts to P. brachyurus. To M. incognita Race 3 all tested species were resistant. It is advisable to perform experiments for periods longer than 100 days to a correct classification of host status. Eucalyptus is an option for utilization of areas infested with M. incognita race 3, but its use appears to be a risk in Pratylenchus brachyurus infested areas.

Thesis (M.Sc. (Agriculture in Horticulture)) -- University of Limpopo, 2017. / Butternut squash (Cucurbita pepo) is highly susceptible to root-knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes. Nemafric-BL and Nemarioc-AL phytonematicides were being researched and developed for use in various crop farming systems for managing nematode numbers. However, the two products when not properly quantified are highly phytotoxic to crops. The Curve-fitting Allelochemical Response Dosage (CARD) computer based model was adopted to compute the Mean Concentration Stimulation Point (MCSP), which is a non-phytotoxic concentration. The objective of the study, therefore, was to determine whether the MCSP values of Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicides on squash under greenhouse, microplot and field conditions exist. Seedling were raised in 25-cm plastic bags filled with loam, pasteurised sand and Hygromix 2:1:1 (v/v) in the greenhouse , raised in 25-cm pots with pasteurised sand and loam 3:1 (v/v) on the microplot, and raised under field with Hutton sandy loam (65% sand, 30% clay and 5% silt). After establishment each plant was inoculated with 5 000 eggs and second-stage juveniles (J2) of M. incognita. Treatments comprised 0, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32% concentration of Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicides with ten replicates. For greenhouse, treatments comprised 0.0, 0.8, 1.6, 3.2, 6.4 and 12.8% concentration of both Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicide with 10 replicates. For micro-plot and for field experiment treatments comprised 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2 and 38.4% of both Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL with nine replicates. In all experiments, treatments were arranged in a randomised complete block design with ten replicates. In the greenhouse, Nemafric-BL phytonematicide had highly significant effects on dry fruit mass and significant on fruit number, but had no effect other plant variables recorded. xxii Treatments contributed 51 to 71% in total treatment variation (TTV) of dry fruit mass and fruit number, respectively. However, at higher concentrations the same phytonematicide decreased fruit number by 66 to 137% and dry fruit mass by 6 to 14%. In the greenhouse, MCSP value for Nemafric-BL phytonematicide was 2.83% of which the overall Σk was 3 units. Plant variables and increasing concentration of phytonematicide exhibited quadratic relations. In microplot, Nemarioc-AL was highly significant for dry shoot mass and dry fruit mass with treatment contribution of 15 to 63% in TTV. At lower concentrations Nemarioc-AL phytonematicide increased dry shoot mass by 5%. However, with increasing concentrations dry shoot mass decreased from 7 to 30%. Phytonematicide increased dry shoot mass from 41 to 81% and decreased root galls from 3 to 73%. In microplot, MCSP value was 11.85%, with the Σk zero. Plant variables and increasing concentration of phytonematicide exhibited quadratic relations. In field experiment, Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicide treatment effect were not significant on any plant variables. In conclusion, the MCSP and Σk values appear to be location-specific since they were not similar in various locations.

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