The first finding of M. ethiopica in Europe is presented. The species was identified by morphometrical analyses and confirmed by isozyme electrophoresis stained for malate dehydrogenase and esterase. Identification of the species was completed by comparison of small subunit rDNA sequences with those from other Meloidogyne species. In addition, biotests on different host plants were performed to determine host range of the species; 22 new host plants for M. ethiopica were established. This polyphagous nematode can multiply on dicotyledonous as well as on monocotyledonous plants.
COBISS.SI-ID: 3200360
Six species of Longidorus: L. juvenilis, L. leptocephalus, L. caespiticola, L. elongates, L. moesicus and L. helveticus were discovered from Slovenia. The occurrence of L. moesicus and L. helveticus is reported in Slovenia for the first time. Nematodes were identified morphologically. Species identification was further confirmed by molecular analyses of the 28S rRNA gene D2/D3 expansion region sequences. Besides, RFLP method was applied to distinguish Longidorus species found in Slovenia.
COBISS.SI-ID: 3200104