Nematode diversity in four crop types (pea, apple, lavender and rose) in southern Bulgaria
- Lazarova, Stela
- Mladenov, Aleksandar
- Lozanova, Lyudmila
- Peneva, Vlada
DOIAbstract
Nematodes represent one of the largest phyla in the animal kingdom and are a key component of the soil microfauna (organisms with body width <0.2 mm). Being a widespread and diverse group, they display a wide range of adaptations and lifestyle traits. Their functional role in soil food-webs is mostly related to their feeding type. The majority of terrestrial nematodes feed on plant roots, bacteria and fungi, while a small group of plant associated species spend part or their whole life cycle in roots. Some plant-feeding species are known as important pests that can parasitize various crops causing adverse effects on yield and production quality. Their effective management requires accurate detection and identification. In the frame of the N...
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