Title of article :
HISTOPATHOLOGY OF APPLE (MALUS PUMILA MILL.) ROOTS INFECTED WITH ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA)
Author/Authors :
KHAN, ALY University of Karachi - Crop Diseases Research Institute, PARC, Pakistan , KHATOON, NASIRA University of Karachi - Department of Zoology, Pakistan , BILQEES, F.M. Jinnah University for Women, Pakistan , MEHBOOB, SAMAN University of Karachi - Department of Zoology, Pakistan
Abstract :
The study examines the histopathological changes in the roots of Apple (Malus pumila Mill.) collected from Mughal farm, Kalat Town during November 2008 resulting from infection with root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. A number of cells were present with broken walls and disruption of cortical tissue was prominent. Numerous giant cells were found. Several sections of females and egg masses were present in the superficial layer of the medullary region. Prominent nuclei were present in the cells near the feeding sites.
Keywords :
Histopathology , Apple roots , Meloidogyne incognita , Balochistan
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
