Abstract
The optimum temperature range for pinewood nematodes in southern pine chips was 35 to 40° C. Nematode populations declined at temperatures of -20°C. at temperatures above 45°C. and in anaerobic environments. Wood moisture content and presence of bluestain fungus also influenced nematode populations.
Keywords
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. temperature,
bluestain,
pine wilt,
slash pine,
loblolly pine,
pathogen
Citation
Dwinell, L. David. 1986. Ecology of the Pinewood Nematode in Southern Pine Chip Piles. Res. Pap. SE-258. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southeastern Forest Experiment Station. 16 p.