This study examines the occurrence and distribution of root-knot nematodes (RKN), Meloidogyne spp., in Serbia through an official survey conducted from 2021 to 2023. A total 241 plant soil samples were collected 25 districts across two regions: Northern (Vojvodina Province) Central Serbia. RKN infestations detected 23.7% samples. Among 57 identified populations, 5 species recorded: M. incognita, hapla, luci, arenaria javanica. luci was reported for first time, marking a significant finding...

Abstract Root-knot nematodes from the genus Meloidogyne are polyphagous plant endoparasites and agricultural pests of global importance. Here, we report high-quality genome sequence luci population SI-Smartno V13. The resulting assembly M. V13 consists 327 contigs, with an N50 contig length 1,711,905 bp a total 209.16 Mb.

The tropical group of root-knot nematodes (RKN) including Meloidogyne ethiopica and M. luci is a highly polyphagus damaging agricultural pests. has been detected in several European countries (Slovenia, Italy, Greece) also Turkey. However, description new sister species calls for reclassification all Turkish populations reported up to date as luci. Accurate identification can be accomplished through analysis the esterase isozyme pattern, which most distinguishing character between two...

Root-knot nematodes are considered the most important group of plant-parasitic due to their wide range plant hosts and subsequent role in yield losses agricultural production systems. Chemical nematicides primary control method, but ecotoxicity issues with some compounds has led phasing-out consequential development new strategies, including biological control. We evaluated nematicidal activity Bacillus firmus I-1582 pot microplot experiments against Meloidogyne luci. reduced nematode counts...

Although centromeres have conserved function, centromere-specific histone H3 (CenH3) and centromeric DNA evolve rapidly. The centromere drive model explains this phenomenon as a consequence of the conflict between fast-evolving CenH3, suggesting asymmetry in female meiosis crucial factor. We characterized evolution CenH3 protein three closely related, polyploid mitotic parthenogenetic species Meloidogyne incognita group, distantly related meiotic parthenogen hapla. identified duplication...

The root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, mainly reported from African countries, was first described in 1968 Tanzania (4). It further detected South America (Brazil, Chile, and Peru) (2). In 2004, M. recorded for the time Europe on tomato (3) later field soil samples maize (Zea mays L.) kiwi [Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.) C. F. Liang & A. R. Ferguson] collected area of Kavalla North Greece (1). included EPPO alert list harmful organisms 2011. summer 2009, severe stunting,...

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are considered the most aggressive, damaging, and economically important group of plant-parasitic represent a significant limiting factor for potato (Solanum tuberosum) production tuber quality. Meloidogyne luci has previously been shown to be pest having reproductive potential on potato. In this study we showed that M. may develop latent infestation without visible symptoms tubers. This pose high risk uncontrolled spread pest, especially via seed We...

Crop infestation with root-knot nematodes (RKN) and water deficiency lead to similar visible symptoms in the plant canopy. Identification of biotic or abiotic stress origin is therefore a problem, currently only reliable methods for determination RKN are invasive applicable point-searches. In this study applicability hyperspectral remote sensing early identification drought infestations tomato plants was tested. A four-stage image data management pipeline established: (1) acquisition, (2)...

The objective of our research was to test hyperspectral imaging as a method for early detection and discrimination biotic abiotic stress in maize. We investigated the individual combined effects wireworm feeding drought on leaf spectral responses various morphological physiological traits maize plants, selecting two hybrids with different tolerance drought. Physiological parameters were determined at three time points (14, 21 28 days after adding wireworms changing watering regime), along...

The root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead originally described from Tanzania is also distributed in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia (3). Although this species a relatively unknown nematode, M. parasitizes several economical important crops, such as tomato, cowpea, bean, cabbage, pepper, pumpkin, tobacco, lettuce, soybean (4). This can be morphologically confused with incognita (Kofoid & White), therefore, probably easily overlooked (1). Recently, characteristic esterase...

The dagger nematode, Xiphinema rivesi Dalmasso, a member of the X. americanum group, was detected in 2002 for first time Slovenia and fourth Europe (4). is vector at least four North American nepoviruses including Cherry rasp leaf virus (CRLV), Tobacco ringspot (TRSV), Tomato (ToRSV), Peach rosette mosaic (PRMV) (1,2). All these viruses are included on EPPO EU lists quarantine organisms, but none species found have been reported to transmit nepoviruses. Three isolates, TRSV (from Lobelia...

Root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne ethiopica is quite unknown tropical plant parasitic species found in Slovenia and Europe 2003 for the first time.The able to parasitize several economically important agricultural crops therefore very difficult control.In our research, approaches which can be used M. control were tested pot experiment.The effects of some insecticides are often production greenhouses, natural compounds as aqueous extract Tagetes erecta, commercial product Azadirachtin...

Summary. Species identification within the genus Globodera is based on morphological and morphometrical characters of cysts second stage juveniles, these are included in majority identifica tion keys. Morphometrical methods fast can be applied to most samples but they demand a trained experienced specialist. Furthermore, some may overlap between populations species, leading inaccurate identification. To confirm complement species molecular have been developed. Sequences internal transcribed...

The plant parasitic nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead has been reported from several European countries including Slovenia, where it was first found in 2003. However, the description 2014 of a new sister species, luci Carneiro et al ., , called for reclassification all and Turkish populations M. up to this date as . Both have very wide host range monocotyledons dicotyledons. They are pests important agricultural crops such maize, potatoes variety vegetables, represent serious threat...

Abstract Background Satellite DNAs (satDNAs) are tandemly repeated non-coding DNA sequences that belong to the most abundant and fastest evolving parts of eukaryotic genome. A satellitome represents collection different satDNAs in a Due extreme diversity methodological difficulties characterize compare satDNA complex genomes, knowledge on their putative functional constraints capacity participate genome evolution remains rather elusive. SatDNA transcripts have been detected many species,...

Root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne luci Carneiro, Correa, Almeida, Gomes, Deimi, Castagnone-Sereno, and Karssen, 2014 was described from Brazil, Chile Iran, parasitizing in various crops (Carneiro et al. 2014). It later also Slovenia, Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey Guatemala (review Gerič Stare 2017). is considered an extremely damaging pest as it has a wide host range infects numerous higher plants, including monocotyledons dicotyledons well herbaceous woody plants. This species included...