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A high throughput investigation on transfer tools for nematodes in various suspension

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.6506
Submitted
3 December 2024
Published
25-01-2025
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Abstract

This study evaluates the efficiency of three different tools-forceps, needle and wire pick for
transferring Root-Knot Nematode (RKN) females in various suspension media (water, formalin and
lactophenol). The performance of each tool was assessed based on picking time, number of females
transferred per minute, damage rates and overall picking efficiency. The wire picks consistently
demonstrated the highest picking efficiency, achieving 99 % in water suspension, 98 % in formalin
suspension and 98 % in lactophenol suspension. It outperformed both the forceps and needle in
terms of speed, precision and minimal damage. The forceps showed lower efficiency and higher
damage, particularly in water and lactophenol suspensions, while the needle, though more efficient
than the forceps, was less effective compared to the wire pick in all scenarios. These findings
highlight the wire pick as the most effective tool for RKN female and vermiform nematode transfer
across different media and emphasize the need for selecting appropriate tools to optimize nematode
handling in research and practical applications.

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