burrowing nematode

animal
Also known as: Radopholus similis

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effect on tropical crops

  • blight
    In plant disease: Nematode diseases

    The burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis) is a serious endoparasite in tropical and subtropical areas, where it attacks citrus (causing spreading decline), banana, avocado, tomato, black pepper, abaca, and more than 200 important crops, trees, and ornamentals, causing severe losses.

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