IFAS Extension
Citrus Nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans (Cobb 1913) (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Tylenchulidae: Tylenchulinae)
Nicholas S. Sekora and William Crow
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the citrus nematode Tylenchulus semipenetrans (Cobb 1913), including its discovery, distribution, physical characteristics, life cycle, host range, symptoms of infestation, economic impact, and management strategies. The nematode is a significant pest in citrus-growing regions worldwide, causing slow decline in citrus trees. Effective management practices, such as the use of resistant rootstocks and certified propagative plants, are crucial for mitigating the damage caused by this nematode and improving citrus production. Original publication date July 2012.
About this Publication
This document is EENY-529, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2012. Reviewed November 2018. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/.
About the Authors
Nicholas S. Sekora, graduate student; and William Crow, associate professor; Entomology and Nematology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Sekora, N. S., & Crow, W. (2013). Citrus Nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans (Cobb 1913) (Nematoda: Secernentea: Tylenchida: Tylenchulidae: Tylenchulinae). EDIS, 2013(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in941-2012
Authors
William Crow
Specialist
University of Florida
professor of nematology, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology