Claim · model-written summary
A new spiral nematode species, Scutellonema curcumae sp. n., was identified from the rhizosphere of turmeric in the Western Highlands of Vietnam.
- Taxon
- turmeric
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Curcuma longae0 - Interactor
- Scutellonema curcumae sp. n.Scutellonema curcumaee0pest
- Outcome
- new spiral nematode speciese0
- Setting
- Western Highlands of Vietname0
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Verbatim
e0“A new spiral nematode species, Scutellonema curcumae sp. n., was identified from the rhizosphere of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) in the Western Highlands of Vietnam”
Title
Tu Thi Dinh; Quan Minh Pham; Long Quoc Pham; et al. Molecules 2026. doi:10.3390/molecules31060920
Other claims from this paper (6)
- Observation This is the first report of a Scutellonema species associated with turmeric in Vietnam.
- Association Nematode population density was significantly inversely correlated with the phytochemical quality of turmeric.
- Association High nematode infestation was associated with a marked decline in total curcuminoid content.
- Association Lower nematode density was associated with bisdemethoxycurcumin levels increasing by up to 250%.
- Association Lower infestation levels resulted in significantly enhanced antioxidant capacity and cytotoxic activity of the rhizomes.
- Recommendation Effective nematode management is suggested to be crucial for yield protection and to optimize secondary metabolite profiles of medicinal plants.