family tylenchidae (Meaning)

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family tylenchidae (n)

a family of Nematoda

Synonyms & Antonyms of family tylenchidae

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family tylenchidae Sentence Examples

  1. Tylenchid nematodes, also known as root-knot nematodes, belong to the family Tylenchidae.
  2. The family Tylenchidae includes several important plant parasitic nematodes, such as the root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.)
  3. and the cyst nematodes (Heterodera spp.).
  4. Tylenchid nematodes are characterized by their sedentary feeding habits, forming specialized feeding structures called syncytia on the roots of host plants.
  5. Root-knot nematodes are widely distributed throughout the world and can infect a wide range of plants, causing severe damage to root systems and leading to significant yield losses in agricultural crops.
  6. Cyst nematodes are also widely distributed and can cause significant damage to crops such as soybeans, potatoes, and wheat.
  7. Tylenchid nematodes are obligate parasites, meaning they require a living host plant to complete their life cycle.
  8. The life cycle of tylenchid nematodes typically involves egg, juvenile, and adult stages.
  9. Tylenchid nematodes can be managed using a variety of methods, including cultural practices, chemical control, and biological control.
  10. Resistant plant varieties can also be used to help manage tylenchid nematode populations.

FAQs About the word family tylenchidae

a family of Nematoda

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Tylenchid nematodes, also known as root-knot nematodes, belong to the family Tylenchidae.

The family Tylenchidae includes several important plant parasitic nematodes, such as the root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.)

and the cyst nematodes (Heterodera spp.).

Tylenchid nematodes are characterized by their sedentary feeding habits, forming specialized feeding structures called syncytia on the roots of host plants.