Heat Tolerance and Aging of the Anhydrobiotic Seed Gall Nematode with SEM Observations

The seed gall nematode, Anguina agrostis, feeds and reproduces within the developing ovaries of bentgrass seeds and overwinters in seed galls as anhydrobiotic juveniles. These dormant juveniles can survive within the seed gall for many years. In this dehydrated state, they are more tolerant to extre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of nematology. - 1969. - 45(2013), 1 vom: 31. März, Seite 43-8
1. Verfasser: Eisenback, J D (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Wei, Ma, Roane, C W
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2013
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of nematology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Agrostis stolonifera Anguina agrostis ametabolic anhydrobiosis desiccation extremist feeding site host-parasitic relationship longevity mehr... morphology survival thermal death point thermophilic
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