Appraising the natural root-knot nematode resistance inSolanum sisymbriifolium, a wild relative of potato
Itsuhiro Ko,
Allan B. Caplan,
Joseph C. Kuhl
et al.
Abstract:SummaryRoot-knot nematodes (RKNs) are a major pest of Solanum and other economically important crops worldwide. Two species of RKNs (Meloidogyne chitwoodiandMeloidogyne hapla) are persistent threats to potato growers of the United States. These RKNs infect potato roots and tubers, causing tuber blemishes that decrease potato market value and significantly impact the profitability of the infected potato crop. Due to environmental, health, and economic concerns, the longstanding control methods of using soil fum… Show more
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