A citrus root system from soil infested with citrus nematodes, <i>Tylenchulus semipenetrans,</i> next to healthy citrus roots from non-infested soil (left). Soil clings to nematode-damaged roots (right), causing roots from infested soil to appear darker or dirty.
A citrus root system from soil infested with citrus nematodes, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, next to healthy citrus roots from non-infested soil (left). Soil clings to nematode-damaged roots (right), causing roots from infested soil to appear darker or dirty.
Credit: J. Ole Becker