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Biochemical studies of M. incognita and M. javanica towards their identification

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Biochemical analysis is a reliable, quick, yet effective way for profiling any organism. The same tools when employed in taxonomic queries, they aid substantially and support the process. Taxonomic queries have been since beginning presenting numerable challenges towards the studies of different plant parasitic nematodes. In the present study various biochemical tests have been employed to assess the differentiation among the two dominant sps. of Meloidogyne i.e., M. incognita and M. javanica. Some of the biochemical parameters considered were the specific concentrations of carbohydrates and cholesterol and were monitored in the juvenile and the female of the respective species. Results have been discussed in details along with its employability towards the taxonomical studies especially with reference to plant parasitic nematodes.

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    Charul Sharma

  2. Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, UP, India

    Sohini Singh

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Sharma, C., Singh, S. Biochemical studies of M. incognita and M. javanica towards their identification. J Parasit Dis 40, 230–236 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-014-0481-z

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