NEMATOLOGY 

Laboratory Exercise 1

Rev. 10/03/2006

    Purpose:  Introduction to Nematodes and Nematology, recognition of plant parasites.

1. Nematology in California and at UC Davis.

2. Slide presentation of nematode anatomy, morphology, and damage to plants.

3. Available facilities, review of microscope use. 

4. Examine the range of size and shape of the live nematodes provided.

5. Place 5 nematodes on a microscope slide using a nematode pick.
   Kill the nematodes with gentle heat.  Apply coverslip.  Identify and draw stoma, digestive system, and reproductive structures.
    
6. Introduction to NEMAPLEX:  http://plpnemweb.ucdavis.edu/nemaplex

    7.   Introduction to the Lab. Project.

    7.  Homework Assignment:

Review sections of Nemaplex on class introduction and characteristics of the phylum Nematoda as follows:

• Main Menu:
• Select...Nematology 100
•         Select...Introduction to the Course
•                     Course Outline
•                     Term Project
•                     Lab Project
•                     Lifetime Nematode List
• Return to Main Menu
• Select.... General Nematology
•         Select...Characteristics of Nematodes
•                     UC Nematologists
• Select.... In the News
• Return to Main Menu
•                     Review various news topics
                                   

Return to Nematology 100 Menu