Sedentary endoparasites. Nematode enter the roots remain inside and complete their life cycles.
Infected roots exhibit characteristic swellings and galls on the roots.
In general, the nematode affected plants exhibit pale yellow leaves with dried margins.
Thickened root and fleshy galls having 10-15 adult females with egg mass in the root system.
In case of severe infestation the plants may fall off on slight push by hand or wind.
Planting of infested suckers do not establish and delay growth.
Thin pseudostem, smaller fingers, hands and bunches, reduction in total weight and size of fruits are also encountered as a result of heavy infestation.
