Anguina amsinckiae

 

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Classification:

Tylenchida
       Tylenchina
        Tylenchoidea
         Anguinidae
            Anguininae
              Anguina amsinckiae

Synonyms:
      

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Morphology and Anatomy:

   
 
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Distribution:

 

 


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Economic Importance:

D-rated in California.

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Feeding:

 
     

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Hosts:

Amsinckia (fiddleneck).

The following are listed as hosts in various literature sources:

Amsinckia gloriosa, Fiddleneck
Amsinckia intermedia  F&M, Common Fiddleneck
Amsinckia lycopsoides, Fiddleneck
Amsinckia menziesii

The following are listed as non-hosts in various literature sources:

Amsinckia douglasiana
Amsinckia lunaris
Amsinckia spectabilis
Amsinckia tessellata
Amsinckia vernicosa

For an extensive list of host plant species and their susceptibility, copy the name

Anguina amsinckiae

select Nemabase and paste the name in the Genus and species box

 

 

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Life Cycle:

 
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Damage:

Causes leaf galls and distortion, reduces photosynthetic efficiency and plant vigor; renders infected plants less competitive as weeds (Dan Pantone investigated this nematode as a potential biocontrol agent).

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Management:

Host Plant Resistance, Non-hosts and Crop Rotation alternatives:

For a list of plant species or cultivars (if any) reported to be immune or to have some level of resistance to this nematode species, copy the name

Anguina amsinckiae

select Nemabase Resistance Search and paste the name in the Genus and species box

 
 
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References:

 
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Revised: April 13, 2011.