Skip to main content
Log in

Resistance to Meloidogyne javanica in wild Arachis species*

  • Published:
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica Race 3 is an important nematode parasite of groundnut. Greenhouse evaluation of 184 accessions of 33 wild Arachis spp. five interspecific derivatives, 18 groundnut cultivars for root damage (galls formed by nematode) and nematode reproduction demonstrated that resistance to the nematode is available in the genepool of wild Arachis spp. Seven accessions, ICG 8952 (Arachis helodes), ICC 13211 (A. sylvestris), ICG 13224 (A. kretscmeri), ICG 13231 (Arachis sp.), ICG 14862 (A. kuhlmannii), ICG 14868 (A. stenosperma), and ICG 14915 (A. sylvestris) were highly resistant to nematode reproduction and root damage. There was no gall and eggmass formation on any plant of these accessions. Thirty-three accessions were resistant and 14 were moderately resistant. All the tested accessions of A. monticola, A. benensis, A. ipaensis, A. hoehnei, A. kempff-mercadoi, A. valida, A. chiquitana, A. rigonii, A. vallsii, A. dardani, A. paraguariensis, A. triseminata, interspecific derivatives, and groundnut cultivars were susceptible. The possible use of resistance sources in the breeding program is discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Ali, S.S., 1997. Status of nematode problem and research in India. In: S.B. Sharma (Ed), Diagnosis of Key Nematode Pests of Chickpea and Pigeonpea and their Management, pp. 74–82. Proceedings of a Regional Training Course, ICRISAT Center, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India.

    Google Scholar 

  • Abdel-Momen, A., C.E. Simpson & J.L. Starr, 1998. Resistance of interspecific Arachis breeding lines to Meloidogyne javanica and an undescribed Meloidogyne species. J. Nematol. 30: 341–346.

  • Abdou, Y.A.M., W.C. Gregory & W.E. Cooper, 1974. Sources and nature of resistance to Cercospora arachidicola Hori and Cercosporidium personatum (Berk & Curtis) Deighton in Arachis species. Peanut Sci. 1: 6–11.

    Google Scholar 

  • Hussey, R.S. & K.R. Barker, 1973. A comparison of methods of collecting inocula of Meloidogyne spp. including a new technique. Plant Dis. Rep. 57: 1025–1028.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ibrahim, I.K.A. & M.A. El-Saedy, 1976. Development and pathogenesis of Meloidogyne javanica in peanut roots. Nematol. Medit. 4: 231–234.

    Google Scholar 

  • Krapovickas, A. & W.C. Gregory, 1994. Taxonomia del genero Arachis (Leguminosae). Bonplandia 8: 1–186.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lordello, A.I.L. & M. Gern, 1981. Nematoide javanes parasitando raizes e nodules de amendoim. Revista de Agricultura Piracicaba 56: 278.

    Google Scholar 

  • Martin, G.C., 1958. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in the federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. Nematologica 3: 332–349.

    Google Scholar 

  • Minton, N.A., J.F. McGill & A.M. Golden, 1969. Meloidogyne javanica attacks peanut in Georgia. Plant Dis. Rep. 53: 688.

    Google Scholar 

  • Nelson, S.C., C.E. Simpson & J.L. Starr, 1989. Resistance to Meloidogyne arenaria in Arachis spp. germplasm. J. Nematol. 21: 654–660.

    Google Scholar 

  • Nelson, S.C., J.L. Starr & C.E. Simpson, 1990. Expression of resistance to Meloidogyne arenaria in Arachis batizocoi and A. cardenasii. J. Nematol. 22: 423–425.

    Google Scholar 

  • Prasada Rao, R.D.V.J., G.P. Ribeiro, R. Pittman, D.V.R. Reddy & J.W. Demski, 1993. Reaction of Arachis germplasm to peanut stripe, peanut mottle, and tomato spotted wilt virus. Peanut Sci. 20: 115–118.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sakhuja, P.K. & C.L. Sethi, 1985. Frequency of occurrence of various plant-parasitic nematodes and root-rot fungi on groundnut in Punjab. Indian J. Nematol. 15: 191–194.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sasser, J.N. & D.W. Freckman, 1987. A world perspective on nematology: the role of the society. In: Veech, J.A. & D.W. Dickson (Eds.), Vistas on Nematology: A Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Society of Nematologists. Society of Nematologists, Inc., Hyattsville, MD, USA, pp. 7–14.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sharma, S.B. & M. Mohiuddin, 1993. Trypan blue stains eggsacs of the root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. Intl. Pigeonpea Newsl. 17: 28–29.

    Google Scholar 

  • Sharma, S.B., D.H. Smith & D. McDonald, 1995. Host races of Meloidogyne javanica with preliminary evidence that the ‘groundnut race’ is widely distributed in India. Intl. Arachis Newsl. 15: 43–45.

    Google Scholar 

  • Starr, J.L., C.E. Simpson & T.A. Lee, Jr., 1995. Resistance to Meloidogyne arenaria in advanced generation breeding lines of peanut. Peanut Sci. 22: 59–61.

    Google Scholar 

  • Subrabmanyam, P., A.M. Ghanekar, B.L. Nolt, D.V.R. Reddy & D. McDonald, 1985. Resistance to groundnut diseases in wild Arachis species. In: Proceedings of an International Workshop on Cytogenetics of Arachis species, pp. 59–65. ICRISAT Center, India. Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, India.

    Google Scholar 

  • Subrahmanyam, P., V.K. Mehan, D.J. Nevill & D. McDonald, 1980. Research on fungal diseases of groundnut at ICRISAT. In: Proceedings of International Workshop on Groundnuts, pp. 59–65. ICRISAT Center, India. Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502324, India.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Sharma, S., Ansari, M., Varaprasad, K. et al. Resistance to Meloidogyne javanica in wild Arachis species*. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 46, 557–568 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008754812257

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008754812257

Navigation