{"id":1196,"date":"2015-10-14T16:24:41","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T23:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/Section3162\/?p=1196"},"modified":"2024-05-06T13:30:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T20:30:58","slug":"xiphinema-index-thorne-allen-1950-dagger-nematode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cdfa.ca.gov\/Section3162\/?p=1196","title":{"rendered":"Xiphinema index Thorne &#038; Allen, 1950  (Dagger nematode)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>California Pest Rating for<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Xiphinema index <\/em><\/strong><strong>Thorne &amp; Allen, 1950<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>(Dagger nematode)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pest Rating:\u00a0 B<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PEST RATING PROFILE<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Initiating Event: \u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>None.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>History &amp; Status:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><u>Background<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> was first described by Thorne and Allen in 1950, from soil around roots of fig (<em>Ficus carica<\/em>, variety Calimyrna) growing near Planada, Merced County, California. \u00a0By genetic analysis of a wide range of populations of <em>X. index<\/em> from grapevine vineyards throughout the world, Esmaenjaud <em>et al<\/em>. (2014) suggested that the dagger nematode, <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> originated from the Middle East from where it spread and was introduced into the grapevine countries in the Western Hemisphere.\u00a0 However, they also stated that their hypothesis needed to be confirmed and expanded to include new locations.<\/p>\n<p><em>Xiphinema index<\/em> is a migratory root ectoparasite that inhabits rhizosphere soils of host plants while feeding on the roots.\u00a0 The length of the life cycle is reported as geographically variable being 22-27 day at 24\u00b0C in California, and 7-9 months at 20-23\u00b0C in Israel.\u00a0 The life cycle of the dagger nematode involves development from egg through four vermiform, motile larval stages to adults.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eggs are laid singly in the soil and hatch in 6-8 days.\u00a0 A population may be generated by a single larva. Once hatched, each larval stage must feed in order to molt and develop to the next stage.\u00a0 Larvae and adults feed by means of a long stylet that is used to penetrate the vascular tissue of roots.\u00a0 Males are very rare and reproduction is apparently by parthenogenesis.\u00a0 The rate of reproduction is greatest at 29.4\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>Research studies have shown that this nematode species can survive in moist sterile soil without food for 9-10 months, but survived for 4.5 years on grapevine roots left in field soil after the top growth had been removed (Raski &amp; Hewitt, 1960; Taylor &amp; Raski, 1964, Radewald &amp; Raski, 1962).\u00a0 More recent studies indicate that <em>X. index<\/em> can survive in field soil for at least 4 years Esmaenjaud <em>et al.,<\/em> 2014; Demangeat <em>et al<\/em>., 2005), and in non-irrigated, deep soil usually 50 cm below surface (Esmenjaud <em>et al<\/em>., 1992; Villate <em>et al.<\/em>, 2008).<\/p>\n<p>The nematode does well in light and medium-textured soils and in heavy soils with increases in rate of reproduction and shorter durations to complete its life cycle as soil temperatures increase from 16 to 28\u00b0C (Cohn &amp; Mordechai, 1970).\u00a0 It prefers a pH of 6.5-7.5.<\/p>\n<p><em>Xiphinema index<\/em> is the vector of <em>Grapevine fanleaf nepovirus<\/em> (GFLV) which causes Fanleaf Degeneration Disease in grapevines and is considered the most economically important virus of grapevines worldwide.\u00a0 The nematode vector spreads the virus from plant to plant in the field and the spread of the virus in a field reflects the distribution of the nematode in the ground (Villate <em>et al<\/em>., 2008).\u00a0 During feeding, the nematode acquires the virus from infected plants and transmits it to virus-free plants.\u00a0 The virus is retained in the cuticle lining of the esophageal lumen of the nematode and adults and larvae can transmit the virus.\u00a0 The virus is not transmitted through the egg, but is lost at molting so that the nematode must feed again to acquire the virus.\u00a0 The virus does not affect the rate of reproduction of the nematode and a temperature of 13-24\u00b0C is favorable for transmission (Das &amp; Raski, 1968).\u00a0 Early reports state that the nematode can transmit the virus for up to 4-8 weeks when feeding on virus-free plants, and that the virus can persist in starving X. index for at least 30 days (Taylor &amp; Raski, 1964; Raski &amp; Hewitt, 1960).\u00a0 However, Esmaenjaud <em>et al.,<\/em> 2014, reported that the virus may survive in the adult nematode for at least 4 years and slightly less in fourth stage larvae, thereby indicating that elimination of the virus form soil mainly depends on the possibility of eliminating the nematode vector than on grape residues in infected field soils.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Damage Potential: Xiphinema index<\/em> can cause crop yield reduction and loss.\u00a0 A reduction of 38% in root weight was caused by this nematode species (Van Gundy et al., 1965).\u00a0 More significant damage is caused due to vectoring of grape fanleaf virus. Feeding of <em>X. index<\/em> on roots of grapevine, fig, rose and mulberry results in mechanical and physiological expressed as 1) terminal swellings with necrosis, 2) cessation of root elongation and extensive necrosis of main roots resulting in a witches\u2019-broom effect from lateral proliferation &#8211; in heavily parasitized roots, 3) unequal swelling on one side of rootlets which then produces a 45-90 degree curvature (Raski &amp; Krusberg, 1984).\u00a0 The nematode may feed at the root tip or in the piliferous (root-hair zone) region, however, galls are produced only at the tip.\u00a0 Above ground symptoms caused by the nematode alone are general symptoms of an impaired root system, not diagnostic, and may not be present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Hosts<\/em>: Grapevine is the main host and <em>X. index<\/em> is associated with grapevine cultivation globally.\u00a0 Other hosts (natural and experimental) include fig, prune, apple, pistachio, citrus, sour orange, strawberry, walnut, rose, mulberry, bur marigold, Boston ivy, cactus, dwarf nettle, fruit, ornamentals and weeds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>Transmission<\/em>: Infected rootings and soil, cultural practices that result in the movement of infected soil to clean, non-infected sites, and contaminated irrigation water.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Worldwide Distribution<\/u>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><em>Asia<\/em>: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Republic of Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan; <em>Africa<\/em>: Algeria, South Africa, Tunisia; <em>North America<\/em>: USA, <em>South America<\/em>: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru; <em>Europe<\/em>: Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Yugoslavia; <em>Oceania<\/em>: Australia, New Zealand (CABI, 2015; EPPO, 2015).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Official Control<\/u>:<\/strong> <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> is on the \u201cHarmful Organisms Lists\u201d for Canada, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, and Uruguay (USDA-PCIT, 2015).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>California Distribution<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The dagger nematode is most prevalent in vineyards in north and central coastal regions, and in the San Joaquin Valley.\u00a0 According to CDFA\u2019s Pest Damage Records for 2000-2015, <em>X. index<\/em> was detected in Fresno, Napa, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma and Tulare Counties mainly in grape (<em>Vitis<\/em> sp.), and occasionally on tangelo (<em>Citrus<\/em> sp.) and peach (<em>Prunus<\/em> sp.) samples collected during surveys. During the mid 1980s, the species was also detected in Mendocino and Monterey Counties.\u00a0 In 2013, McKenry (Nematologist (Retd.), UC Riverside) stated that <em>X. index<\/em> was increasing in Kern and Tulare County table grapes (<em>Personal communications document<\/em>: \u2018<em>Fifty years with a nematode-free nursery program\u2019<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>California Interceptions<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong>The risk <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> would pose to California is evaluated below.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Consequences of Introduction:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>1) Climate\/Host Interaction:<\/strong> Evaluate if the pest would have suitable hosts and climate to establish in California. Score:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Low (1) Not likely to establish in California; or likely to establish in very limited areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Medium (2) may be able to establish in a larger but limited part of California.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8211; <strong>High (3)<\/strong> likely to establish a widespread distribution in California.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Risk is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">High (3)<\/span> <\/em><\/strong><em>\u2013 <\/em>Xiphinema index <em>is able to establish in cool to warm climates.\u00a0 light and medium-textured soils and in heavy soils with increases in rate of reproduction and shorter durations to complete its life cycle as soil temperatures increase from 16 to 28\u00b0C<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Known Pest Host Range:<\/strong> Evaluate the host range of the pest. Score:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Low (1) has a very limited host range.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8211; <strong>Medium (2)<\/strong> has a moderate host range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; High (3) has a wide host range.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Risk is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Medium (2)<\/span> <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 <em>Grapevine is the main host and<\/em> Xiphinema index <em>is associated with grapevine cultivation globally.\u00a0 Other hosts (natural and experimental) include fig, prune, apple, pistachio, citrus, sour orange, strawberry, walnut, rose, mulberry, bur marigold, Boston ivy, cactus, dwarf nettle, fruit, ornamentals and weeds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>3)\u00a0Pest Dispersal Potential:<\/strong> Evaluate the natural and artificial dispersal potential of the pest. Score:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Low (1) does not have high reproductive or dispersal potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Medium (2) has either high reproductive or dispersal potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8211; <strong>High (3)<\/strong> has both high reproduction and dispersal potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Risk is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">High (3)<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <em>\u2013 The nematode\u2019s life cycle and increase is dependent on soil temperature and plant host. Long and short distance spread is mainly through infested soils accompanying plant stock, farm machinery, runoff and splash contaminated irrigation water, human and animal activity and soil contaminated clothing.<\/em> <em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Economic Impact:<\/strong> Evaluate the economic impact of the pest to California using the criteria below. Score:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">A. \u00a0The pest could lower crop yield.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">B. \u00a0The pest could lower crop value (includes increasing crop production costs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">C. \u00a0The pest could trigger the loss of markets (includes quarantines).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">D. \u00a0The pest could negatively change normal cultural practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">E. \u00a0The pest can vector, or is vectored, by another pestiferous organism.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">F. \u00a0The organism is injurious or poisonous to agriculturally important animals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">G. \u00a0The organism can interfere with the delivery or supply of water for agricultural uses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Low (1) causes 0 or 1 of these impacts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Medium (2) causes 2 of these impacts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8211; <strong>High (3)<\/strong> causes 3 or more of these impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Risk is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">High (3)<\/span><\/em><\/strong><em> \u2013 Infestations of <\/em>Xiphinema index<em> could result in lowered crop yield and value, loss in market, and change in cultural practices to mitigate risk of spread to non-infested sites. The main economic damage is due to the ability of <\/em>X. index<em> to vector the economically important <\/em>grape fanleaf virus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5) Environmental Impact:<\/strong> Evaluate the environmental impact of the pest on California using the criteria below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">A. \u00a0The pest could have a significant environmental impact such as lowering biodiversity, disrupting natural communities, or changing ecosystem processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">B. \u00a0The pest could directly affect threatened or endangered species.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">C. \u00a0The pest could impact threatened or endangered species by disrupting critical habitats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">D. \u00a0The pest could trigger additional official or private treatment programs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">E. \u00a0The pest significantly impacts cultural practices, home\/urban gardening or ornamental plantings.<\/p>\n<p>Score the pest for Environmental Impact. Score:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; Low (1) causes none of the above to occur.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&#8211; <strong>Medium (2)<\/strong> causes one of the above to occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8211; High (3) causes two or more of the above to occur.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Risk is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Medium (2) <\/span><\/em><\/strong><em>\u2013 The impact of<\/em> Xiphinema index <em>on natural environments is not known, however, the infestations of the pest could affect cultural practices, home gardening and ornamental plantings. <\/em><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Consequences of Introduction to California for <em>Xiphinema index:<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Add up the total score and include it here. (Score)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">-Low = 5-8 points<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">-Medium = 9-12 points<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>-High<\/strong> = 13-15 points<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Total points obtained on evaluation of consequences of introduction of <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> to California = <strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">(13)<\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information:<\/strong> Evaluate the known distribution in California. Only official records identified by a taxonomic expert and supported by voucher specimens deposited in natural history collections should be considered. Pest incursions that have been eradicated, are under eradication, or have been delimited with no further detections should not be included. (Score)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">-Not established (0) Pest never detected in California, or known only from incursions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">-Low (-1) Pest has a localized distribution in California, or is established in one suitable climate\/host area (region).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>-Medium (-2)<\/strong> Pest is widespread in California but not fully established in the endangered area, or pest established in two contiguous suitable climate\/host areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">-High (-3) Pest has fully established in the endangered area, or pest is reported in more than two contiguous or non-contiguous suitable climate\/host areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><em>Evaluation is <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Medium (-2)<\/span>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Xiphinema ind<strong>ex<\/strong> <em>has been detected in at least two contiguous suitable climate areas in California. <\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Final Score:<\/h5>\n<p><strong>7) The final score<\/strong> is the consequences of introduction score minus the post entry distribution and survey information score: (Score)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Final Score: <\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0Score of Consequences of Introduction \u2013 Score of Post Entry Distribution and Survey Information <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>=<\/strong> <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">11<\/span>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Uncertainty: <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>None.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Conclusion and Rating Justification: <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Based on the evidence provided above <strong>the proposed rating for the dagger nematode, <em>Xiphinema index<\/em>, remains B.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>References:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>C<\/strong>ABI.\u00a0 2015.\u00a0 <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> (fan-leaf virus nematode) full datasheet report.\u00a0 Crop Protection Compendium.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cabi.org\/cpc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cabi.org\/cpc\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><strong>D<\/strong>as, S. and Raski, D. J. \u00a01969. Effect of grapevine fanleaf virus on the reproduction and survival of its nematode vector, <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> Thorne &amp; Allen. Journal of Nematology, 1:107-110.<\/p>\n<p><strong>D<\/strong>emangeat, G., Voisin, R., Minot, J.C., Bosselut, N., Fuchs, M. and Esmenjaud, D. 2005.<\/p>\n<p>Survival of <em>Xiphinema index <\/em>in vineyard soil and retention of <em>Grapevine fanleaf virus<\/em><\/p>\n<p>over extended time in the absence of host plants. Phytopathology 95:1151-1156.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong>PPO.\u00a0 2015.\u00a0 <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> (XIPHIN).\u00a0 European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization PQR database.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eppo.int\/DATABASES\/pqr\/pqr.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.eppo.int\/DATABASES\/pqr\/pqr.htm<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong>smenjaud, D., Walter, B., Valentin, G., Guo, Z.T. and Cluzeau, D. 1992. Vertical<\/p>\n<p>distribution and infectious potential of <em>Xiphinema index <\/em>(Thorne &amp; Allen, 1950)<\/p>\n<p>(<em>Nematoda<\/em>: <em>Longidoridae<\/em>) in fields affected by <em>Grapevine fanleaf virus <\/em>in vineyards in<\/p>\n<p>the Champagne region of France. Agronomie 12:395-399.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong>smenjaud, D., Demangeat, G., van Helden, M. and Ollat, N.\u00a0 2014.\u00a0 Advances in biology, ecology and control of <em>Xiphinema index<\/em>, the nematode vector of <em>Grapevine Fan leaf virus<\/em>. Proc. VIth Intl. Phylloxera Symp.\u00a0 Eds.: N. Ollat and D. Papura. Acta Hort. 1045, ISHS 2014; p. 67-73.<\/p>\n<p><strong>F<\/strong>isher JM, Raski DJ, 1967. Feeding of <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> and <em>X. diversicaudatum<\/em>. Proceedings of the Helminthological Society of Washington, 34:68-72.<\/p>\n<p><strong>R<\/strong>adewald, J. D. and Raski, D. J. 1962. A study of the life cycle of <em>Xiphinema index<\/em>. Phytopathology, 52:748.<\/p>\n<p><strong>R<\/strong>aski, D. J. and Hewitt, W. B. 1960. Experiments with <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> as a vector of fanleaf of grapevines. Nematologica, 5:166-170.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong>aylor, C. E. and Raski, D. J.\u00a0 1964.\u00a0 On the transmission of grape fanleaf by <em>Xiphinema index<\/em>.\u00a0 Nematologica 10:489-495.<\/p>\n<p><strong>T<\/strong>horne, G. and Allen, M. W.\u00a0 1950.\u00a0 <em>Paratylenchus hamatus<\/em> n. sp. and <em>Xiphinema index<\/em> n. sp., two nematodes associated with fig roots, with a note on <em>Paratylenchus ancepts<\/em> Cobb.\u00a0 Proceedings of the Helminthological Society of Washington, 17:27-35.<\/p>\n<p><strong>U<\/strong>SDA-PCIT.\u00a0 2015.\u00a0 United States Department of Agriculture, Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance &amp; Tracking System (PCIT). <a href=\"https:\/\/pcit.aphis.usda.gov\/PExD\/faces\/ViewPExD.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/pcit.aphis.usda.gov\/PExD\/faces\/ViewPExD.jsp<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p><strong>V<\/strong>illate, L., Fievet, V., Hanse, B., Delemarre, F., Plantard, O., Esmenjaud, D. and van<\/p>\n<p>Helden, M. 2008. Spatial distribution of the dagger nematode <em>Xiphinema index <\/em>and its<\/p>\n<p>associated <em>Grapevine fanleaf virus <\/em>in French vineyard. Phytopathology 98:942-948.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipm.ucdavis.edu\/PMG\/r302200111.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ipm.ucdavis.edu\/PMG\/r302200111.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Responsible Party:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>John J. Chitambar, Primary Plant Pathologist\/Nematologist, California Department of Food and Agriculture, 3294 Meadowview Road, Sacramento, CA 95832. Phone: 916-262-1110, plant.health[@]cdfa.ca.gov.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Comment Period:<\/h5>\n<p>The 45-day comment period opened on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 and\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">closed on November 28, 2015<\/span>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Pest Rating:\u00a0 B<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Posted by ls<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Pest Rating for Xiphinema index Thorne &amp; Allen, 1950 (Dagger nematode) Pest Rating:\u00a0 B &nbsp; PEST RATING PROFILE Initiating Event: \u00a0 None. 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