USDA Nematode Collection was established in June 1960 By A. Morgan Golden. It is currently directed and curated by Dr. Zafar A. Handoo with technical support from Steve Rogers. It is one of the largest and most valuable nematode collections in existence with over 49,200 permanent slides and vials, and a total repository of nematode specimens reaching several million. It includes over 1900 type specimens, and the valuable and irreplaceable collections of Cobb-Steiner, Thorne, and others. Nematodes from worldwide and domestic sources are represented in the collection. The Collection and database provide important information for reference purposes and taxonomic research by U.S. and foreign scientists and a permanent repository for type and other specimens. This website provides a portal to search those specimens that have been cataloged to date and provides data on nematode hosts, occurrence, and distribution.
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Nematode
Meloidogyne
salasi
Host
Oryza
sativa cv. C.R.1113
(Rice)
in/on Root
Origin
Costa Rica
Greenhouse population originally from La Cuesta, province of Puntarenas
Collector
via Roger Lopez Chaves
Date Received
1986 Mar 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Vials
Nematode
Meloidogyne
suginamiensis
Host
Morus
alba
(Mulberry)
in/on Root
Origin
Japan
Wada, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Collector
Yukio Toida & Takashi Yaegashi
Date Received
1986 Apr 10
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Vials
Nematode
Heterodera
bergeniae
Host
Bergenia
ciliata
(Grass)
in/on Soil
Origin
Pakistan
3500 meters above sea level from slopes of Malika Parbat surrounding the lake of Saiful Muluk, North West Frontier Province, (near China)
Collector
M. A. Maqbool
Date Received
1986 Apr 16
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Vials
Nematode
Heterodera
pakistanensis
Host
Triticum
aestivum
(Wheat)
in/on Root
Origin
Pakistan
Sukkur, Sind
Collector
M. A. Maqbool via A. M. Golden
Date Collected
1985 Aug 10 ?
Date Received
1986 Apr 16
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Vials
Nematode
Cephalenchus
daisuce
Host
Cirsium
suffultum
(Thistle)
in/on Soil
Origin
Japan
Kusasenri, Mt. Aso, Kumamoto Pref.
Collector
N. Minagawa
Date Collected
1979 Oct 19
Date Received
1986 Apr 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Cephalenchus
nemoralis
Host
(Tree (unidentified))
in/on Soil
Origin
Japan
Mie University Forest, Hirakura, Misugi-Mura, Mie
Collector
T. Mizukubo & N. Minagawa
Date Collected
1983 Oct 09
Date Received
1986 Apr 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Cephalenchus
potamophilus
Host
Scirpus
wichurai forma concolor
(Bulrush (semi-aquatic))
in/on Soil
Origin
Japan
Mt. Aso, Kumamoto
Collector
N. Minagawa
Date Collected
1980 Sep 02
Date Received
1986 Apr 17
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Actus
nanurus
Host
Cocos
nucifera
(Coconut tree)
in/on Soil
Origin
Fiji
Rotuma Island
Collector
K. J. Orton Williams via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1976
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Pratylenchus
sensillatus
Host
Phleum
pratense
(Timothy field)
in/on Soil
Origin
Canada
Ontario
Wingham
Collector
J. Townshend via Roger Anderson
Date Collected
1971 & 1985 Jan 23
Date Received
1986 Apr 22
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Pratylenchus
sensillatus
Host
Phleum
pratense
(Timothy field)
in/on Soil
Origin
Canada
Ontario
Wingham
Collector
J. Townshend via Roger Anderson
Date Collected
1971 & 1985 Jan 23
Date Received
1986 Aug 19
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Vials
Nematode
Amazonema
amazonicum
Host
Paspalum
sp.
(Grass (Hairy Paspalum Grass))
in/on Soil
Origin
Colombia
near River Caqueta, Araracuara, Amazon Basin
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Amazonema
cornucordatum
Host
Paspalum
sp.
(Grass (Hairy Paspalum Grass))
in/on Soil
Origin
Colombia
near River Caqueta, Araracuara, Amazon Basin
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Amazonema
longum
Host
Paspalum
sp. (70%)
(Grasses (short, fat paspalum 70%))
in/on Soil
Origin
Colombia
near River Caqueta, Araracuara, Amazon Basin
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Axodorylaimellus
aghai
Host
Allium
sativum
(Garlic)
in/on Soil
Origin
Pakistan
Haripur, Hazara District
Collector
Agha Kamal Siddiqi via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1960
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Axodorylaimellus
crassidens
Host
Heliconia
sp.
(Heliconia)
in/on Soil (sandy)
Origin
Colombia
Airstrip in old secondary forest, Araracuara
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Axodorylaimellus
iari
Host
(Grass (Turf grass))
in/on Soil
Origin
India
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Collector
M. R. Siddiqi via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1966
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Chitwoodius
brasiliensis
Host
(Plant)
in/on Soil
Origin
Brazil
Vicosa, Minas Gerais
Collector
Silamar Ferraz via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1978
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Chitwoodius
rusticulus
Host
Heliconia
sp.
(Heliconia)
in/on Soil
Origin
Colombia
Old secondary forest, Araracuara, Amazonas
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Divittus
labiatus
Host
Saccharum
officinarum
(Sugarcane)
in/on Soil
Origin
Nigeria
Savannah Sugar Co., Gengola State, NE Nigeria
Collector
via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1981 Sep
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Dolichorhynchus
prophasmis
Host
Coffea
sp.
(Coffee)
in/on Soil
Origin
Zimbabwe
Chipinga
Collector
via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1981 Mar
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Helicotylenchus
angularis
Host
Citrus
sp.
(Citrus)
in/on Soil
Origin
British Honduras
Belize
Collector
H. J. Fagan via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1970
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Ibadanus
brevidens
Host
Zea
mays
(Maize)
in/on Soil
Origin
Nigeria
Exp. Plot International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Oyo Road, Ibadan
Collector
F. E. Caveness via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1974
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Jamilius
filamentosus
Host
Miscanthus
floridulus
(Reedgrass)
in/on Soil
Origin
Fiji
Collector
M. F. Kirby via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1976
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Jamilius
jamili
Host
Gossypium
hirsutum
(Cotton)
in/on Soil
Origin
Pakistan
Jhelum City
Collector
Jamil Akhtar Siddiqi via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1980 Feb
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Mesodorylaimellus
caei
Host
Paspalum
sp. (70%)
(Grasses)
in/on Soil
Origin
Colombia
near River Caqueta, Araracuara, Amazon Basin
Collector
K. Williamson (Colombian Amazonas Expedition) via J. E. Machon
Date Collected
1977
Date Received
1986 May 07
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)