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The root-knot nematodeMeloidogyne javanica was identified in papaya roots in Western Australia. Species identification was based on esterase isoenzyme patterns and PCR diagnostics.
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Perera, M.R., Flores-Vargas, R.D. & Jones, M.G.K. First record of infection of Papaya trees with root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) in Australia. Australasian Plant Disease Notes 3, 87–88 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03211251
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