Nematode threats in the NAQS Region

[摘要] Nematode pests are of considerable economic importance but their status in the countries to the north of Australia is poorly known. In June, 2012, the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy group (NAQS) of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) commissioned this review of available information on the nematodes from the countries bordering northern Australia to identify any agriculturally important nematodes present in the region which may represent threats to Australian biosecurity.This review examines the following factors relevant to the risk of entry into Australia (especially into Northern Australia) by plant-parasitic nematodes: Presence in the NAQS region of interest as well as in the ASEAN region more broadly, together with absence from Australia; Commonly grown host plants in above regions; Pathways used to move; and Impact (defined here as causing documented economic damage).The review is based on examination of formally- and informally-published, peer-reviewed and unreviewed literature, public databases from reputable centres of nematology expertise, opinions and data provided by national experts, as well as unpublished datasets.

[发布机构] CSIRO

[学科分类] 地球科学(综合)