Harmfulness of Stem Nematode in Garlic and Onion Plantations: Scientific and Methodological Recommendations

Describes the systematic position, distribution, host plants, biological traits, symptoms of infestation, and harmfulness of the stem nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) in garlic and onion plantations. It includes methods for isolating the nematode from plant and soil samples, and identification techniques through morphological and molecular analysis. A comprehensive set of plant protection measures is presented.

Intended for plant protection specialists, agronomists, lecturers, postgraduate students, and students of agricultural and biological higher education institutions.