First Report: Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Peachs (Prunus persica) at Damascus and Hama Governorates, Syria


Abstract in English

A study was conducted to investigate the presence of root knot nematode (RKN) and other plant parasitic nematodes associated with Syrian most important peach plantation areas. 126 soil and root samples were taken from 63 peach orchards of Ghuta, Zabadani, Yabrod, Syrghaya and Kharabo at Damascus governorate, and Tezeen, Kufr Ton, Khattab, Arzeh, Sheha, Qamhaneh, Balhasen, Rastan, Mhardeh, Salmieh, Sqalbieh and Sharaya at Hama governorate.

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