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a yellowish nematode, Heterodera rostochiensis, that is parasitic on the roots of potatoes, tomatoes, and other solanaceous plants.[1945-50]
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golden nematode
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golden nematode — n. a small, European nematode worm (Heterodera rostochiensis) now found in the E U.S. as a destructive potato parasite … English World dictionary
golden nematode — noun : a small yellowish Old World nematode worm (Heterodera rostochiensis) established locally as a serious pest of potatoes in eastern No. America * * * a yellowish nematode, Heterodera rostochiensis, that is parasitic on the roots of potatoes … Useful english dictionary
golden nematode — noun Date: 1946 a small yellowish nematode worm (Globodera rostochiensis syn. Heterodera rostochiensis) probably of South American origin that is a pest of solanaceous crops and especially potatoes … New Collegiate Dictionary
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