First Report of Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne hapla (Chitwood, 1949) (Nematoda Meloidogynidae) on Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill) in Turkey

First Report of Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne hapla (Chitwood, 1949) (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) on Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill) in Turkey
 ABSTRACT
 Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), a vegetable whose leaves are consumed, is taxonomomically positioned the Apiaceae family. The origin parsley known as Mediterranean Region. In Turkey, it cultivated extensively and Aegean Regions, Marmara There many harmful species affecting yield quality plant, Root-knot nematodes among most important organisms these pests. weaken causing significant degradation, showing signs stunting yellowing leaves. this study, plants with typical symptoms root-knot were detected surveys conducted Çanakkale province, Turkey. Pure cultures nematode obtained from roots identified up to level. Species identification was made by morphological morphometrical measurements second stage juveniles female individuals pure cultures. It determined that hapla. As result, first report M. plant Turkey.
 Keywords: hapla, crispum, Diagnosis,