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Specimen #6299

Specimen record details
Entry Number 6299
Nematode Genus Meloidogyne
Nematode Species incognita group (Maryland isolate*)
Host Genus Ipomoea
Host Species batatas
Common Name Sweetpotato
Country USA
State Louisiana
City/Locale Baton Rouge
Collector via W. Birchfield
Date Received 1975 Feb 24
Determined By A. Morgan Golden
Disposition of Sample Specimens to USDANC (General)
Nematodes In Root
Sample Number L 4-73
Total Samples 1
Slide Number G-4367 & G-4368
Vial Number G-2266g & G-2267f
Remarks * Infecting L 4-73 which is resistant to Meloiodogyne incognita that occurs in Louisiana sweetpotato fields. One male specimen with 6-8 very fine distinct head annules rather that the usual 3. Culture to greenhouse 1975 Feb 25 DE & PC.