Reaction of melon genotypes to Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne javanica
Keywords:
Cucumis melo L., plant breeding, root-knot nematodes.Abstract
Melon is one of the most economically important crops cultivated in Brazil, especially in the Northeast region. However, as its cultivation increases, phytosanitary problems arise, including those caused by nematodes, which are most effectively controlled using resistant cultivars. This study aimed at assessing the reaction of muskmelon genotypes, in terms of resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica infestation. The experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions using a completely randomized design, in a 2 x 15 factorial scheme, with six replications. A total of 15 muskmelon genotypes were evaluated and the ‘Santa Cruz Kada’ tomato was used as a susceptible control. The total number of eggs and juvenile nematodes in the roots and the reproduction factor were used to assess the genotype reaction. None of the genotypes was resistant to M. incognita. Eight genotypes were classified as resistant to M. javanica and promising for use in melon breeding programs.Downloads
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2016-04-27
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DINIZ, G. M. M.; CANDIDO, W. dos S.; SOARES, R. S.; SANTOS, L. da S.; MARÍN, M. V.; SOARES, P. L. M.; BRAZ, L. T. Reaction of melon genotypes to Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne javanica. Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical [Agricultural Research in the Tropics], Goiânia, v. 46, n. 1, p. 111–115, 2016. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/pat/article/view/39603. Acesso em: 21 nov. 2024.
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