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Which of the following nematodes is known to cause 'yellow ear rot' in wheat?

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Anguina tritici = Wheat seed gall nematode = Yellow ear rot in wheat.
  • Anguina tritici
  • Heterodera avenae
  • Pratylenchus thornei
  • Ditylenchus dipsaci
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Anguina tritici, also known as the wheat seed gall nematode, infects wheat ears, leading to the formation of galls that replace normal grains. This results in the 'yellow ear rot' disease, characterized by discolored and deformed ears, leading to significant yield losses.
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