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Nematode Collection Database
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Entry Number: 1068

Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Meloidogyne microtyla
Host
Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato) in/on Root/Soil
Origin
Canada Ontario Preston (subsequently cultured at Vineland Station)
Collector
J. L. Townshend & Otlhof via R. H. Mulvey
Date Collected
1972, 1974 Jun & Nov 04
Date Received
1976 Oct 27
Slides
T-2007p & T-2008p (Paratypes)
Author
R. H. Mulvey, J. L. Townshend & J. W. Potter
Reference
Canadian Journal of Zoology (1975) 53: 1528-1536.
Remarks
Note: Festuca rubra was designated the type host by the original author. Hosts at Vineland Station: Festuca rubra, tomato. Additional material brought by R. H. Mulvey 7/13/81.