Distribution patterns and sampling

Thomas H. Been*, Corrie H. Schomaker, Misghina G. Teklu

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The spatial pattern of plant-parasitic nematode populations in an agricultural or natural ecosystem has two major components: the horizontal distribution and the vertical distribution of the organism throughout the soil or tillage. This chapter discusses both distribution patterns, with emphasis on their origin and how this knowledge can be applied in nematological research, and in the development of sampling systems needed to control plant-parasitic nematodes. Additionally, datasets and scripts in R are provided, covering examples on how to obtain the required spatial information, how to reduce laboratory errors when processing soil samples and how to develop a detection method for a nematode species.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPlant Nematology
EditorsRoland N. Perry, Maurice Moens, John T. Jones
PublisherCABI
Pages380-414
Number of pages35
Edition3
ISBN (Electronic)9781800622449
ISBN (Print)9781800622425
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2024

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