Distribution of Aphelenchoides fragariae in Leaves of Ficus elastica and Asplenium nidus. R. P. Esser, Nematologist, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville 32602. C. C. Riherd, Agricultural Products Specialist, Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Gainesville 32602. Plant Dis. 65:425-426. Copyright 1981 American Phytopathological Society. DOI: 10.1094/PD-65-425.

In population distribution tests of Aphelenchoides fragariae in leaves of Ficus elastica and Asplenium nidus, concentrations of the nematodes were highest in the necrotic areas. A new paper punch method was used to take leaf subsamples for diagnostic purposes.