Influence of Heterodera cruciferae on growth of cabbage

Abstract

A pot trail and field observations were carried out to assess the pathogenicity of the cyst nematode Heterodera crucifere on cabbage plants (Brassica oleoracea). In the pot experiment H. cruciferae cysts were extracted by the Fenwick can from a soil heavily infested (64 eggs and J2/mL soil) collected from a field in which cabbage plants showed stunted growth and yellowing.