Survey of parasitic and nonparasitic nematodes associated with maize roots at Kharabo (Damascus countryside) and AL-Mraieh (Deir Al-zowr) locations

Field survey was conducted to identify plant nematode genera associated with maize crop during the period August-October 2003. The study was carried out at two locations: Kharabo station (Damascus countryside) and Al-Mraieh station (Deir Al-zowr) in Syria. 36 complex samples were collected from roots and rhizosphere soil; nematodes were extracted by two methods Sieving and Baermann funnel, examined under microscope for identifi cation. Population density and absulute frequency for each genera were calculated. Results of field survey showed the presence of 14 genera of plant parasitic, 4 fungivorous, and 12 omnivorous nematodes in maize roots and rhizosphere soil .