Nematode parasites of subtropical and tropical fruit tree crops.

Abstract

This paper focuses on the parasitic nematodes infesting avocado (Persea americana), fig (Ficus carica), guava (Psidium guajava), lychee (Litchi chinensis), mango (Mangifera indica), olive (Olea europaea), pawpaw (Carica papaya), persimmon (Diospyros kaki), cashew (Anacardium occidentale), macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia), pistachio (Pistacia vera), kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa), passion fruit (Passiflora edulis), acerola (Malpighia glabra), breadfruit [Artocarpus altilis], loquat (Eriobotrya japonica), mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), pomegranate (Punica granatum), sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), soursop (Annona muricata) and tamarind (Tamarindus indica), particularly the damage they cause and their economic impact.