Identification methods for root-knot nematode Meloidogyne

The species of the genus Meloidogyne are globally distributed and generally induce formation galls or nodules in roots a wide variety plants, due to this; this nematode is known as "Root knot nematode". affected plants show loss turgidity leaves, chlorosis withering, which leads reduction crop yields. In Ecuador, presence several root has been registered, wild cultivated plants. For diagnosis, identification plant parasitic nematode, initially was by use morphological characters later incorporated analysis isoenzyme phenotypes polyacrylamide gel. However, molecular techniques, include partial total sequences one more genes taxonomic importance, have generated revolution Taxonomy general, so it currently strategies with enormous potential for genetic study spp. its high sensitivity reliability result. modern techniques will allow correct spp., contributes design adequate management phytopathogenic nematode.