Identification of Nematode Species

To date, various plant nematodes have been described, and, in general, they are an important constraint on global food security. The annual economic losses caused by plant nematodes are large. However, this is likely a significant underestimate of the true figure, as many growers, especially in developing countries, are unaware of plant parasitic nematodes. These nematodes are usually small, soil-borne pathogens and the symptoms they cause are usually non-specific. Therefore, the identification of nematode species is of great significance for the study and control of plant nematode diseases.

Lifeasible is a leading provider of comprehensive, high-quality services for plant sciences. We provide identification of nematode species for research purposes to customers worldwide. We look forward to working with our customers to discover the secrets of life sciences.

Methods For the Identification of Nematode Species

• The classic morphology-based identification has proved insufficient to study nematode identification and diversity, mainly for a lack of sufficient morphological variations among closely related taxa. Different molecular methods have been used to supplement morphology-based methods and/or circumvent these problems with various degrees of success.
• Lifeasible provides identification of nematode species based on morphology. Traditionally, identification is based on characteristics such as body length, the morphology of sexual organs, mouth and tail parts, and other physical characters. We offer light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and other technology to observe the characteristics of nematodes and classify them.

Fig.1 Interrelationships of nematode clades with phylogenetic positions.

• We provide identification of nematode species based on molecular biology. Various sub-organismal, including protein- and DNA-based methods have been employed to supplement or circumvent the limitations associated with the morphology-based classification of nematodes. We offer polymerase chain reaction, molecular markers, loop-mediated isothermal amplification and recombinase polymerase amplification, and other technology to help classify nematode species.
• We also provide identification of nematode species based on protein analyses. Like DNA-based methods, protein sequences, mass-to-charge ratios, and immunological techniques focus on using unique protein compositions and structures to delineate nematode species. We offer two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, isozyme analyses, mass spectral analyses, serological analyses, and other services to help our clients identify nematode species.
• We also provide identification of nematode species based on modern methods. With the development of science, many new methods have emerged to identify nematode species more quickly, conveniently, and accurately. We offer image-based, DNA microarray, microfluidic PCR technique, and high-throughput system for rapid nematode species identification.

Common Plant Nematode Species

It is reported that a "Top 10" list of plant-parasitic nematodes was determined based on their scientific and economic importance.

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