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Pathogen

Ditylenchus destructor

Overview

Scientific name

Ditylenchus destructor

Genus

Ditylenchus

EPPO code

DITYDE

Common name

Potato Root Nematode

Synonyms

Description

This description is a ‘stub’ as ISTA has no previous publications on this pathogen. If you would like to contribute and expand this, please feel free to email us at  contact@seedhealthtestimagedb.info

Images of Ditylenchus destructor

Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus - Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83 - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus - Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83 - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus - Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83 - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus - Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83 - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus - Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83 - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
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Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
click for more information

Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
click for more information

Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
click for more information

Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded


Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum
click for more information

Ditylenchus destructor on Solanum tuberosum

Image credits: Damien Gonzalez, FR

The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos. Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor: - Length in mm: 0.8-1.4 - Width in µm: 23-47 - Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened - Stylet length in µm: 10-13 - Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb - Excretory pore behind the nerve ring - Number of lateral lines: 6 - Shape of tail: conical and rounded