Presencia del Nematodo Dorado Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber) Skarbilovich, en Lotes de Papa (Solanum tuberosum L.) del Estado de Coahuila, México.

The article offers information on the presence of golden nematode (PCN) Globodera rostochiensis in potato fields in Coahuila, Mexico. PCN Globodera rostochiensis is a disease affecting most potato growers in the world. PCN features encystment capacity as defense mechanism which make it harder to control. A study to identify the presence of PCN in Coahuila, Mexico was conducted. It is revealed that two out of twelve commercial plots sampled show PCN presence. The result of the study suggested the quarantine of only affected areas to avoid the spread of PCN.