Radobase – A database on burrowing nematodes infesting tropical and sub-tropical crops.

Burrowing nematodes (Radopholus spp.) are endo-parasitic nematodes attacking several commercially important crops in tropics and sub-tropics. They probably are the most important economic nematode pest in the tropics. The objective of the present study was to assemble information on morphology, host range, molecular data and relevant literature pertaining to different species of the genus Radopholus, which will be quite helpful to researchers and developmental officials around the world.. Details about 26 species of Radopholus, presently considered valid, are made available in this database. Features like morphometric comparison and Radoblast will be helpful in comparing and identifying new specimens obtained. This database will help in comparison of different species of Radopholus by providing all available resources under a single platform, thus making studies on various species of Radopholus simple and easy. The database is freely available on http://220.227.138.213/radobase/.