Survey of nematodes associated with sugarcane in the state of Paraná, Brazil

Sugarcane-associated nematodes (Saccharum spp.) can reduce productivity up to 50%. Through the survey, it was possible to identify the main nematodes that occur in a certain region as a tool for designing the best management and control strategies. The aim of this study was to characterize the population of nematodes associated with sugarcane in the North Central, North Pioneiro and Northwest mesoregion of the state of Paraná, Brazil, quantify the nematode genera associated with the crop and identify the species of Pratylenchus and Meloidogyne. A total amount of 89 soil and root composite samples were collected in nine municipalities. Nematodes were extracted and counted in a Peters counting chamber under an optical light microscope. Morphological description followed identification keys. Pratylenchus spp. were identified by morphological characteristics; Meloidogyne spp. were identified by morphological characteristics and isoenzyme electrophoresis. Twelve genera of nematodes associated with sugarcane were identified: Pratylenchus, Meloidogyne, Helicotylenchus, Xiphinema, Mesocriconema, Trichodorus, Aphelenchus, Hoplolaimus, Tylenchus, Tylenchorhynchus, Ditylenchus, and Paratrichodorus. The genera Pratylenchus and Meloidogyne were found with the highest frequencies in the roots. Among the species of Pratylenchus, P. zeae and P. brachyurus were found, with P. zeae being the most frequent. Among the Meloidogyne species, only M. javanica was found. These results are essential to aid decision making in the management of phytonematodes, mainly in the development of new control strategies and in directing genetic breeding programs for development of sugarcane cultivars for the Paraná state.

Anthelmintic activity of plant aqueous extracts against Panagrellus redivivus in vitro / Atividade anti-helmíntica de extratos aquosos de plantas contra Panagrellus redivivis in vitro

Control of phytonematodes is very hard and requires a combination of techniques to succeed. Alternative control through plant extracts may result in the discovery of nematicide substances. Research aimed at evaluating the effect of 33 plants submitted to aqueous extraction against Panagrellus redivivus in vitro. Concentrations were prepared at 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10, and 20%. Monitoring happened at 0, 6, 12, 24 and 30 hours after preparation. Counting considered dead nematodes subtracted from alive ones. Juveniles were also counted, and extract efficiency was expressed in percentage of control or stimuli. Data were submitted to variance analysis. Significant results got with the Scott-Knott test (5%), and multiple linear regression analysis. Extracts were observed acting as controllers, but also as stimulators to nematode reproduction. The best controlling performance was set by Carica papaya (-66% at 20%; -33.7% at 10%), Euphorbia milii (-37% at 20%), Psychotria carthagenensis (-25.5% at 2.5%), Clusia variegate (-22% at 20%), and Zamioculcas zamiifolia (-21.5% at 20%). Stimulator extracts were Mentha villosa at 10% (+148%) and 2.5% (+131.5%), followed by Aloe vera (+123% at 5%), Schinus molle (+112.5% at 10%), Schefflera arboricola (+93.5% at 5%), C. variegate (+89% at 5%), and S. molle (+88% at 5%). Some extracts kept population stable throughout the experiment, presenting lower control indexes. Besides an additive effect, there was an individual influence of concentration or time on control.(AU)

O controle de fitonematoides é muito difícil e requer uma combinação de técnicas para ter sucesso. O controle alternativo via extrato vegetal pode resultar na descoberta de substâncias nematicidas. Esta pesquisa objetivou avaliar o efeito de 33 plantas submetidas à extração aquosa contra Panagrellus redivivus in vitro. As concentrações foram preparadas a 1,25; 2,5; 5; 10; e 20%. O monitoramento ocorreu em 0, 6, 12, 24 e 30 horas após a preparação. Para a contagem, foram considerados nematoides mortos subtraídos dos vivos. Nematoides jovens também foram contados, e a eficiência dos extratos foi expressa em porcentagem de controle ou de estímulo. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância. Resultados significativos foram analisados pelos testes de Scott-Knott (5%) e análise de regressão múltipla. Foram observados extratos agindo como controladores, bem como estimuladores da reprodução de nematoides. A melhor performance de controle foi obtida por Carica papaya (-66% a 20%; -33,7% a 10%), Euphorbia milii (-37% a 20%), Psychotria carthagenensis (-25,5% a 2,5%), Clusia variegate (-22 a 20%) e Zamioculcas zamiifolia (-21,5% a 20%). Os extratos estimuladores foram Mentha villosa a 10% (+148%) e 2,5% (+131,5%), seguido por Aloe vera (+123% a 5%), Schinus molle (+112.5% a 10%), Schefflera arboricola (+93.5% a 5%), C. variegate (+89% a 5%) e S. molle (+88% a 5%). Alguns extratos mantiveram a população estável durante todo o experimento, apresentando menores índices de controle. Além do efeito aditivo houve uma influência individual da concentração e do tempo no controle.(AU)