Within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), although nematodes are viewed among the most important threats to crop production and food security, the presence of trained nematologists working within this discipline has traditionally been viewed as scarce. The few research studies concerning this subject addr...
Cortada, L.
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Dehennin, I.
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Bert, W.
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Coyne, D.
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[Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects]
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Integration of nematology as a training and research discipline in sub-Saharan Africa: progress and prospects
The yam nematode, Scutellonema bradys, is a major threat to yam (Dioscorea spp.) production across yam-growing regions. In West Africa, this species cohabits with many morphologically similar congeners and, consequently, its accurate diagnosis is essential for control and for monitoring its movem...
Kolombia, Y.A.
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Karssen, G.
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Viaene, N.
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Kumar, P.L.
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Joos, L.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Bert, W.
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[Morphological and molecular characterisation of Scutellonema species from yam (Dioscorea spp.) and a key to the species of the genus]
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Morphological and molecular characterisation of Scutellonema species from yam (Dioscorea spp.) and a key to the species of the genus
The root-knot nematodes (RKN), Meloidogyne spp., represent an important threat to yam (Dioscorea spp.) production in West Africa. With the aim to establish the diversity of RKN species affecting yam tubers, for control and resistance screening purposes, surveys were conducted in the main yam prod...
Kolombia, Y.A.
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Karssen, G.
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Viaene, N.
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Kumar, P.L.
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Sutter, N. de
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Joos, L.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Bert, W.
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[Diversity of root-knot nematodes associated with tubers of yam (Dioscorea spp.) established using isozyme analysis and mitochondrial DNA-based identification]
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Diversity of root-knot nematodes associated with tubers of yam (Dioscorea spp.) established using isozyme analysis and mitochondrial DNA-based identification
During sampling of several Coffea arabica plantations in Tanzania severe root galling, caused by a root-knot nematode was observed. From pure cultures, morphology and morphometrics of juveniles and females matched perfectly with Meloidogyne africana, whereas morphology of the males matched identi...
Janssen, T.
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Karssen, G.
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Topalovic, O.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Bert, W.
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[Integrative taxonomy of root-knot nematodes reveals multiple independent origins of mitotic parthenogenesis]
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Integrative taxonomy of root-knot nematodes reveals multiple independent origins of mitotic parthenogenesis
The polyphagous parthenogenetic root-knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne are considered to be the most significant nematode pest in sub-tropical and tropical agriculture. Despite the crucial need for correct diagnosis, identification of these pathogens remains problematic. The traditionally u...
Janssen, T.
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Karssen, G.
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Verhaeven, M.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Bert, W.
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[Mitochondrial coding genome analysis of tropical root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne) supports haplotype based diagnostics and reveals evidence of recent reticulate evolution]
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Mitochondrial coding genome analysis of tropical root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne) supports haplotype based diagnostics and reveals evidence of recent reticulate evolution