<i>Meloidogyne enterolobii</i>: a threat to guava (<i>Psidium guajava</i>) cultivation

Abstract

Meloidogyne enterolobii, the guava root-knot nematode, has emerged as a significant problem in tropical and subtropical regions across the continents. Along with Fusarium spp., this nematode plays a crucial role in causing guava decline. In the newer locations, M. enterolobii can parasitize on many crops like other root-knot nematodes, including crops carrying nematode-resistance genes. This article reviews the current state of knowledge on all aspects of M. enterolobii, with a special focus on its management strategies.

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