Mitkowski, N.A. and G.S. Abawi. 2003. Root-knot nematodes. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094/PHI-I-2003-0917-01

DISEASE: Root-knot nematode

PATHOGEN: Meloidogyne species (~70 species)

HOSTS: hundreds of species, including fruits, grasses, vegetables, and numerous weeds.

Authors
Nathaniel A. Mitkowski, University of Rhode Island
George S. Abawi, NYSAES-Cornell University

Northern root-knot nematode damage to a carrot
field in New York State. (Courtesy G. S. Abawi)