Meloidogyne javanica
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Meloidogyne javanica is a plant pathogenic nematode. It is one of the tropical Root-knot Nematodes
and a major agricultural pest in many countries. Meloidogyne javanica reproduces by obligatory mitotic parthenogenesis (apomixis
).
Root-knot nematode
Root-knot nematodes are plant-parasitic nematodes from the genus Meloidogyne. They exist in soil in areas with hot climates or short winters. About 2000 plants are susceptible to infection by root-knot nematodes and they cause approximately 5% of global crop loss...
and a major agricultural pest in many countries. Meloidogyne javanica reproduces by obligatory mitotic parthenogenesis (apomixis
Apomixis
In botany, apomixis was defined by Winkler as replacement of the normal sexual reproduction by asexual reproduction, without fertilization. This definition notably does not mention meiosis...
).