Cytogenetics, Host–Parasite Interactions, and Physiology

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume I

Genetics and Cytology


13. Genetics and Cytology

I. Introduction—Historical Review

II. Gametogenesis and Cytological Features of Reproduction

III. The Chromosomes of Nematodes

IV. Sexuality

V. Hybridization among Nematodes

VI. Cytogenetic Aspects of Nematode Evolution

References

Host-Parasite Interactions


14. Specialized Adaptations of Nematodes to Parasitism

I. Introduction

II. Morphological and Physiological Adaptations

III. Ecological Adaptations: Response to Stress

IV. Summary

References


15. Biological Races

I. Introduction

II. Sibling Species

III. Intraspecific Variation

IV. Types of Physiological Variation

V. Causes of Variability

VI. Methods of Race Identification

VII. Genetics of Physiological Characters

VIII. Development and Maintenance of Physiological Diversity

IX. Terminology

X. Conclusion

References


16. Nematode Enzymes

I. Introduction

II. Techniques in Enzymic Analysis

III. Nematode Enzymes

IV. Summary

References


17. Nematode-lnduced Syncytia (Giant Cells). Host-Parasite Relationships of Heteroderidae

I. Introduction

II. Nematode Penetration and Migration

III. Mechanism of Feeding in the Heteroderidae

IV. Stimulation of Galls

V. Formation of Syncytia

VI. Nature of Resistance

VII. Conclusions

References


18. Interaction of Plant Parasitic Nematodes with Other Disease-Causing Agents

I. Introduction

II. Nematode-Fungus Complexes

III. Nematode-Bacteria Interactions

IV. Nematode-Virus Relationships

V. Some Effects of Complexes on Nematode Populations

VI. The Nature of Complexes Involving Nematodes

VII. Conclusions

References


19. Feeding in Plant Parasitic Nematodes: Mechanisms and Behavior

I. Introduction

II. Behavior Leading to Feeding

III. Pharyngeal Gland Secretions

IV. Ingestion

References


20. Gnotobiology

I. Introduction

II. Methodology

III. Applications

IV. Conclusions

References


21. Nematodes as Vectors of Plant Viruses

I. Introduction

II. The Vectors

III. The Viruses

IV. Relationships between Viruses and Vector Nematodes

V. Ecology and Control

References

Biochemistry and Physiology


22. Chemical Composition of Nematodes

I. Introduction

II. Inorganic Substances

III. Carbohydrates

IV. Amino Acids and Proteins

V. Lipids

VI. Plant Growth Regulators

VII. Other

VIII. Conclusions

References


23. Respiration

I. Introduction

II. Factors Influencing Respiration

III. Methods of Measuring Respiration

References


24. Mating and Host Finding Behavior of Plant Nematodes

I. Introduction

II. Sources of Stimulants

III. Dissemination of Stimuli

IV. Responses to Stimuli

V. Discussion

References


25. Molting and Hatching Stimuli

I. Molting

II. Hatching

References


26. Mode of Action of Nematicides

I. The State of Knowledge

II. Gross Effects

III. Permeation Characteristics

IV. Model Systems

V. Hypotheses

References


27. Senescence, Quiescence, and Cryptobiosis

I. Introduction

II. Senescence

III. Quiescence

IV. Cryptobiosis

V. Summary

References

Author Index

Subject Index