Radobase - A Database on Burrowing Nematodes Infesting Tropical and Subtropical Crops

Abstract

Burrowing nematodes (Rfldoplwius SI)P.) arc cllda-parasitic nematodes attacking several commercially important crops In tropi cs and sub-tropics. They probably arc the most important economic nematode pest in the tropics . The objective of the present study was to assemble information 011 morphology, host range, molecular data and relevant literature pertaining to different Species of the genus Radopholus, which will be quite helpful to researchers and developmental officials around the world .. Details about 26 species of Radopholus, presently considered valid, are made available in this database. Features like morphometric comparison and Radoblast will be hc1lJfui in comparing and identifying new specimens obtained. This database will help in comparison of different species of Radopholus by providing all available resources under a single platform, thus making studies on various species or Radopholus simple and easy.