Phytosanitary irradiation using X-rays prevents reproduction in the semi-slug Parmarion martensi (Stylommatophora: Ariophantidae), a host of the human pathogenic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Rhabditida: Angiostrongylidae).

Follett P, Hamilton L, Tagami Y, Kaluna L, Jarvi S. Phytosanitary irradiation using X-rays prevents reproduction in the semi-slug Parmarion martensi (Stylommatophora: Ariophantidae), a host of the human pathogenic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Rhabditida: Angiostrongylidae). Pest Manag Sci. 2022 Mar; 78(3):1187-1193.

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Angiostrongylus cantonensis
Animals
Reproduction
Snails
X-Rays

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Susan Jarvi, PhD

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