Phytoparasitic nematodes as the major threat to viticulture

Grape plants (Vitis vinifera L.), like other major horticultural crops, suffer from attacks by plant pathogenic nematodes. These parasites are a serious burden for viticulturists all over the world and lead to reduced vine vigour crop yield. The nematode infesting grapevines include Meloidogyne spp., Pratylenchus Criconemella Tylenchulus Helicotylenchus Heterodera spp. etc. Besides these genera, some genera Xiphinema, Paralongidorus Longidorus known transmit viral diseases in grapevines, as they act vectors many viruses e.g. grapevine fanleaf virus. nematodes becoming an important element affecting health, productivity. present paper provides brief overview of diversity phytoparasitic parasitizing vineyards, transmitted via parasitic also outlines management practices rotation, hot water treatment, use biological agents well organic amendments controlling general.