Identification of Plant Parasitic Nematodes
Description
Five-day lecture and laboratory course on morphological identification of economically important plant parasitic nematodes in Tylenchida and Dorylaimida using dissecting, bright field and interference contrast microscopy. A five-head microscope and video capture equipment will be central to developing hands-on experience in recognizing diagnostic characteristics. Topics include simple techniques for extraction and preparation of temporary and permanent slides of plant parasitic nematodes; relevant morphological characteristics and terminology; identification of plant parasitic genera from mixed soil samples; outline classification of higher categories, with an update on recent taxonomic and phylogenetic developments; and keys for species identification of the most important taxa in California.
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Source of support
Duration
August 18-22, 2003
Project team
- James G. Baldwin
- Manuel Mundo-Ocampo
- Paul De Ley
- Irma T. De Ley
Links
- Website of the UCR Extension