Xiphinema index and its Relationship to Grapevines: A review

  • S. van Zyl Department of Viticulture and Enology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland (Stellenbosch), South Africa Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, 595 Hilgard Lane, Davis, CA, 95616, USA Current address: Department of Viticulture and Enology, California State University, 2360 East Barstow Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93740, USA
  • M.A. Vivier Department of Viticulture and Enology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland (Stellenbosch), South Africa Institute for Wine Biotechnology, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland (Stellenbosch), South Africa
  • M.A. Walker Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, 595 Hilgard Lane, Davis, CA, 95616, USA

Abstract

The dagger nematode, Xiphinema index, is considered a major pest in grape growing countries. Xiphinema
index is especially important because of its ability to transmit Grapevine fanleaf virus when feeding on
grapevine roots. This paper provides a comprehensive and updated review of the classification, genetics and
biology of Xiphinema index, and its relationship with grapevine fanleaf virus. Current control measures, as
well as past and present efforts to breed resistant grapevine rootstocks, are presented.

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Published
2016-11-15
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