#201.
The only plant pathogen belonging to animal kingdom aphids
A
nematodes
B
mole
C
crickets
D
earthworms
Answer: earthworms
#202.
This nematode is known as the root knot nematode and is considered as the most destructive to worldwide agriculture.
A
TrĂchodorus
B
Meloidogyne
C
Xiphinema
D
Radopholus
Answer: Meloidogyne
#203.
This nematode is known as the burrowing nematode and is a major parasite of bananas and plantains causing the "toppling disease"
A
Meloidogyne incognita
B
Xiphinema index
C
Trichodorus primitivus
D
Radopholus similis
Answer: Radopholus similis
#204.
Some nematodes are able to transmit plant viruses. What role do these nematodes play in disease development?
A
Incitants
B
Vectors
C
Pathogens
D
Parasites
Answer: Parasites
#205.
Some nematodes alter host physiology, rendering a resistant crop susceptible to invasion of fungal or bacterial pathogens. What role do these nematodes play in disease development?
A
Incitants
B
Pathogens
C
Parasites
D
Vectors
Answer: Incitants
#206.
For annual crops, the maximum number of nematode parasites can be recovered during
A
Fallow period
B
Flowering stage
C
Near harvest stage
D
Vegetative stage
Answer: Near harvest stage
#207.
This is the outer non-cellular layer covering the nematode body and is shed-off during molting.