Bursaphelenchus cocophilus is a nematode that causes red ring disease of coconuts and African oil palms. It is also identified in the literature under the alternative scientific name Rhadinaphelenchus cocophilus, and its common name, red ring nematode, is derived from its distinguishing symptom. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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This nematode is distributed in Central and South America
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
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This nematode is distributed in Central and South America
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Bursaphelenchus cocophilus is a nematode that causes red ring disease of coconuts and African oil palms.
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If an infected tree is found it must be removed, treated with herbicide and cut down.
Affects: Coconut, Article text
The red ring disease of coconuts and African oil palms is caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus cocophilus.
Affects: Oil Palm, Article text
The red ring disease of coconuts and African oil palms is caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus cocophilus.
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