Ecology of the Pinewood Nematode in Southern Pine Chip Piles

L. David Dwinell

doi:10.2737/SE-RP-258

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Ecology of the Pinewood Nematode in Southern Pine Chip Piles

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Authors:

L. David Dwinell

Year:

1986

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/SE-RP-258

Source:

Res. Pap. SE-258. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 16 p.

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Abstract

The optimum temperature range for pinewood nematodes in southern pine chips was 35 to 40° C. Nematode populations declined at temperatures of -20°C. at temperatures above 45°C. and in anaerobic environments. Wood moisture content and presence of bluestain fungus also influenced nematode populations.

Keywords

Bursaphelenchus xylophilus temperature, bluestain, pine wilt, slash pine, loblolly pine, pathogen

Citation

Dwinell, L. David. 1986. Ecology of the Pinewood Nematode in Southern Pine Chip Piles. Res. Pap. SE-258. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 16 p.