Nematodes associated with wheat in Queensland

Abstract

A preliminary survey of nematodes in Queensland wheat fields was carried out in the spring 0£ 1964. Soil samples were taken from four areas regarded as below average in growth on each of 53 farms in the Biloela, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Kingaroy, Theodore and Toowoomba districts. The numbers of farms in each district were 3, 8, 11, 12, 11 and 8 respectively. A sample consisted of approximately 2 lb of soil around the roots of five randomly selected plants.