Tylenchus tritici
Definition
Noun A small, parasitic roundworm (nematode) that infects wheat plants, causing disease and damage to the crop.
Usage
This term is used in the specific contexts of agriculture, plant pathology, and nematology to refer to this particular pest species. * The presence of Tylenchus tritici can significantly reduce wheat yields. * Researchers are studying the life cycle of Tylenchus tritici to develop better control methods.
Advanced Usage
- The species name indicates its host plant, deriving from the Latin for wheat ().
- In scientific literature, the genus name may be revised as taxonomic classifications are updated, but remains a widely recognized designation for this wheat parasite.
Variants and Related Words
- Wheat nematode: A common name for .
- Plant-parasitic nematode: The general category of roundworms to which this species belongs.
- Anguinidae: The family of nematodes that includes the genus .
Synonyms
- Wheat nematode
- Wheat gall nematode (Note: This common name is sometimes used for related species, so precise identification is important.)
Related Terms and Phrases
- Nematode infestation: A phrase describing a harmful population of these worms, which can cause.
- Crop pathogen: A general term for organisms, including this nematode, that cause plant disease.
Noun
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small roundworm parasitic on wheat
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