GUIA DE AULAS PRÁTICAS DE NEMATOLOGIA

Abstract

Nematodes are organisms widely distributed in the biosphere, with a significant impact on biological ecosystems. Phytonematodes deserve special mention, as they affect most crops of economic interest, causing great financial losses. Despite the importance of the subject, the area of teaching in Agricultural Nematology has few teaching materials with specific practical methodologies. Given this scenario, the main objective of this work was to prepare a notebook of practical classes on phytonematodes, with the aim of assisting teachers and students at high school, college, postgraduate and professionals in Agronomy and related areas. This manual presents a series of practical guides that address sampling, extraction and identification techniques of nematodes, as well as staining and inoculation methods, allowing a more interesting, dynamic and applied approach in phytonematodes. The structure of the work involved a theoretical review on nematodes, in addition to the use of the image collection, built over more than 25 years by the professor of Nematology at IF Goiano, Dr. Rodrigo Silva. Thus, illustrated and easy-to-apply laboratory procedures were developed. The development of this material will fill a gap in academic training and contribute to the qualification of future professionals capable of better dealing with Nematology and the integrated management of plant nematodes.