Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada
The nematode family, Anguinidae, is a diverse group of polyphagous nematodes, generally known as fungal feeders or parasites of aerial plant parts. Here, we present the morphological and molecular characterization of adult females of two <i>Nothotylenchus</i> species, <i>N. medians...
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| description | The nematode family, Anguinidae, is a diverse group of polyphagous nematodes, generally known as fungal feeders or parasites of aerial plant parts. Here, we present the morphological and molecular characterization of adult females of two <i>Nothotylenchus</i> species, <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i>, along with host association and geographical distribution data of the genus. Both species are recorded as new reports from Canada and designated as reference populations for future studies. Morphological or morphometrical variation was not observed in the Canadian population of <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i>, in comparison with the original description. Phylogenetic analyses based on 18S and D2–D3 of 28S genes placed both species within Anguinidae. Since the biology of the genus <i>Nothotylenchus</i> has not been rigorously characterized, the habitat and distribution information presented in this study will shed some light on the ecology of these nematodes. Notably, the detection of <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> in our nematode inventory survey indicates that considerable <i>Nothotylenchus</i> diversity is hidden in these soils. Consequently, increased surveys and more in-depth research are needed to explore the full diversity of anguinids inhabiting these cultivated areas. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a38a903b4cda470686f7b6f2682f88eb2023-11-23T13:58:11ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242022-01-01817410.3390/horticulturae8010074Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, CanadaMaria Munawar0Atta Ur Rahman1Pablo Castillo2Dmytro P. Yevtushenko3Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, CanadaDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, CanadaInstitute for Sustainable Agriculture (IAS), Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Campus de Excelencia Internacional Agrolimentario, ceiA3, Avenida Menendez Pidal S/N, 14004 Cordoba, SpainDepartment of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, CanadaThe nematode family, Anguinidae, is a diverse group of polyphagous nematodes, generally known as fungal feeders or parasites of aerial plant parts. Here, we present the morphological and molecular characterization of adult females of two <i>Nothotylenchus</i> species, <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i>, along with host association and geographical distribution data of the genus. Both species are recorded as new reports from Canada and designated as reference populations for future studies. Morphological or morphometrical variation was not observed in the Canadian population of <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i>, in comparison with the original description. Phylogenetic analyses based on 18S and D2–D3 of 28S genes placed both species within Anguinidae. Since the biology of the genus <i>Nothotylenchus</i> has not been rigorously characterized, the habitat and distribution information presented in this study will shed some light on the ecology of these nematodes. Notably, the detection of <i>N. medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> in our nematode inventory survey indicates that considerable <i>Nothotylenchus</i> diversity is hidden in these soils. Consequently, increased surveys and more in-depth research are needed to explore the full diversity of anguinids inhabiting these cultivated areas.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/1/74morphologymorphometricsnematode management programsnew recordsoil healthplant-parasitic nematodes |
| spellingShingle | Maria Munawar Atta Ur Rahman Pablo Castillo Dmytro P. Yevtushenko Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada Horticulturae morphology morphometrics nematode management programs new record soil health plant-parasitic nematodes |
| title | Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada |
| title_full | Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada |
| title_fullStr | Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada |
| title_full_unstemmed | Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada |
| title_short | Morphological and Molecular Characterization of <i>Nothotylenchus medians</i> and <i>N. similis</i> (Nematoda: Anguinidae) from Southern Alberta, Canada |
| title_sort | morphological and molecular characterization of i nothotylenchus medians i and i n similis i nematoda anguinidae from southern alberta canada |
| topic | morphology morphometrics nematode management programs new record soil health plant-parasitic nematodes |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/1/74 |
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