The "potato road" and biogeographic history of potato cyst nematode populations from different continents
Abstract
The general opinion about the introduction of potato in Europe is the one regarding the direction from South America to Spain and subsequent distribution to other continents. Some historical data point out an alternative road. The potato spread from its place of origin to other continents in the light of parasite-host relationship, relying on nematode molecular data, is discussed in the present work. Biogeographic history of potato cyst nematode populations from different continents is in congruence with historical records.
Keywords:
biogeography / potato / potato cyst nematodesSource:
Genetika-Belgrade, 2014, 46, 3, 895-904Publisher:
- Serbian Genetics Society
Projects:
- Development of integrated approach in plant protection for control harmful organisms (RS-31018)
- New indigenous bacterial isolates Lysobacter and Pseudomonas as an important source of metabolites useful for biotechnology, plant growth stimulation and disease control: from isolates to inoculants (RS-46007)
DOI: 10.2298/GENSR1403895O
ISSN: 0534-0012