Question: The name of cereal cyst nematode is……
Options:
Anguina tritici
Heterodera avenae
Tylenchulus spp.
Meloidogyne spp.
✅Explanation:
Heterodera avenae is the scientific name for the cereal cyst nematode (CCN), a significant pest affecting cereal crops like wheat, barley, and oats. CCN are sedentary endoparasites, meaning they establish themselves inside the plant roots, leading to stunted growth, yellowing, and yield reduction.
Heterodera avenae is the scientific name for the cereal cyst nematode (CCN), a significant pest affecting cereal crops like wheat, barley, and oats. CCN are sedentary endoparasites, meaning they establish themselves inside the plant roots, leading to stunted growth, yellowing, and yield reduction.
📌Other Options Explanations:
(a) Anguina tritici: This nematode is responsible for causing ear cockle disease in wheat.
(c) Tylenchulus spp.: This genus includes citrus nematodes, which primarily affect citrus trees.
(d) Meloidogyne spp.: These are root-knot nematodes, another group of plant-parasitic nematodes known for causing galls on the roots of various crops.