citrus nematode

worm
Also known as: Tylenchulus semipenetrans

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fruit disease

  • blight
    In plant disease: Nematode diseases

    The citrus nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans) occurs wherever citrus is grown, exacting a heavy toll in fruit quality and production. Typical symptoms are a slow decline, yellowing and dying of leaves, and dieback of twigs and branches in many groves 15 years or older. Infested nursery stock…

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