Xiphinema index and its relationship to grapevines : a review
Date
2012
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South African Society for Enology and Viticulture
Abstract
The dagger nematode, Xiphinema index, is considered a major pest in grape growing countries. Xiphinema
index is especially important because of its ability to transmit Grapevine fanleaf virus when feeding on
grapevine roots. This paper provides a comprehensive and updated review of the classification, genetics and
biology of Xiphinema index, and its relationship with grapevine fanleaf virus. Current control measures, as
well as past and present efforts to breed resistant grapevine rootstocks, are presented.
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CITATION: Van Zyl, S., Vivier, M. A. & Walker, M. A. 2012. Xiphinema index and its relationship to grapevines : a review. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 33(1):21-32, doi:10.21548/33-1-1302.
The original publication is available at http://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajev
The original publication is available at http://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/sajev
Keywords
Xiphinema index, Nematodes, Nematodes -- Classification, Grapes -- Diseases and pests -- South Africa, Grapevine fanleaf virus, Grapes -- Rootstocks
Citation
Van Zyl, S., Vivier, M. A. & Walker, M. A. 2012. Xiphinema index and its relationship to grapevines : a review. South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 33(1):21-32, doi:10.21548/33-1-1302.