This pest is is not known to be a vector and it is not vectored by any organism.

Root galls are the only visible signs of M. artiellia nematode infection. They are small, spherical-shaped abnormal growths or outgrowths developed around the nematode and are often covered by large egg masses. While visible to the naked eye, galls may go undetected because of their small size.

Root-knot nematode symptoms are similar to those caused by nutrient or water deficiency, including stunting, wilting, and yellowing of leaves. However, symptoms on host plants, such as patches of stunted plants with unhealthy color in wheat and yellowing and stunting in chickpea may not be apparent until later stages of growth. Thus, surveyors are encouraged to scout fields with symptomatic host plants during the later half of the crop-growing stage and take soil samples after harvest.

Soil surveys conducted soon after harvest are preferred. Symptom surveys should be conducted in chickpea fields during the later half of the crop growing stage.

The survey should target areas where host crops are grown. Chickpea is the preferred host for the survey. Moreover, fields with root-knot nematode symptoms are preferred.

Conduct visual inspections of the field, focusing on areas with symptomatic plants or walking transects. Infestation symptoms may be scattered in patches.

Collect soil samples from previously scouted areas along the crop rows from approximately 4-8 inch soil depths. To enhance the possibility of detecting M. artiellia, collect soil samples from plant root zones or close to the plants. Depending on the area of the field showing symptoms, take 6-10 subsamples from each potentially infested area and combine them to create a composite sample of at least 10 oz of soil. 

 For tissue sample collection, gently remove the symptomatic host (chickpea) root system from the soil with a shovel. Take at least 3 tissue samples from each potentially infested area. Store soil and/or root samples in the refrigerator or a cooler with a cold pack. Do not freeze samples.

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Meloidogyne artiellia can be confused with several other root-knot nematodes, including M. arenaria, M. hapla, M. incognita, M. graminis, and M. javanica, which are already in the United States. However, M. artiellia can be distinguished from other root-knot nematodes by examining its morphology using a microscope. Meloidogyne artiellia J2 tails are shorter (< 28.8 µm) than the tails of J2s of the species listed above (>30 µm). The J2s and males are found in nematode-infested soil, while females occur only in the roots. The perineal pattern of the adult female of this nematode is different from other Meloidogyne spp.; however, training is required to recognize the differences.

Damages cereals, leguminous, and cruciferous crops in Europe and Middle East. This nematode can be introduced with contaminated machinery, soil debris, and rooted propagative plant material.