Biochemical approaches in taxonomic studies on plant parasitic nematodes

Abstract

The use of biochemical approaches in taxonomic studies of plant parasitic nematodes is reviewed in relation to electrophoresis, isoelectric focussing, 2-dimensionnl electrophoresis and serology, Emphasis is laid on various biochemical techniques in brief and their application in taxonomic studies on plant parasitic nematodes. The limitations and advantages of these techniques in resolving taxonomic problems and understanding phylogenetic relation among the plant parasitic nematodes are also discussed.