Golden Nematode / Pale Cyst Nematode -
 Globodera rostochiensis / G. pallida

Both species of the Potato Cyst Nematode are obligate parasites of certain members of the family Solanaceae. Potatoes (Solanum spp.) are the most important host plant followed by tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) and eggplant (S. melogena). Altogether some 90 species of the genus Solanum are known to be hosts.

Distribution in North America: Canada (British Columbia - G. rostochiensis, Newfoundland - G. rostochiensis & G. pallida), USA (New York) and Mexico 

• D-03-09 - Import Requirements for Pelargonium spp. and Solanum spp. Propagative Material to Prevent the Entry of Ralstonia solanacearum, Race 3 (Biovar 2) into Canada
• D-02-02 - Plant protection import requirements for rooted, or unrooted plants, plant parts, and plants in vitro for planting
• D-01-03 - Plant Protection Requirements for Importations of Houseplants Intended for Personal Use from the Continental United States (US) and Hawaii.
• D-01-02 - Import Requirements for Packages of Flower Bulbs Purchased in The Netherlands by Travellers Returning to or Visiting Canada
• D-00-04 - Plant protection import requirements for earthworms
• D-98-01 - Import Requirements for Seed Potatoes and other Potato Propagative Material
• D-96-20 - Canadian growing media program (CGMP), prior approval process and import requirements for plants rooted in approved media
• D-96-09 - Plant protection import requirements for orchid plants
• D-96-05 - Import Requirements for Packaged Potatoes for Consumption (table stock) and Bulk Potatoes for Processing and Repacking
• D-95-26 - Phytosanitary requirements for soil and related matter, alone or in association with plants
• D-94-34 - Import requirements for grapevines from countries other than the United States (U.S.)
• D-94-28 - Blueberry plants from Australia
• D-94-26 - The plant protection import requirements for edible roots for consumption or processing
• D-94-25 - Plant protection import requirements for ginseng (Panax spp.)

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