EPPO Global Database

Meloidogyne luci(MELGLC)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Oxalis corniculata (OXACO) Wild/Weed
* Santos D, Correia A, Abrantes I, Maleita C (2019) New hosts and records in Portugal for the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne luci. Journal of Nematology 51. DOI: 10.21307/jofnem-2019-003
Senecio vulgaris (SENVU) Wild/Weed
* Susic N, Širca S, Urek G & Geric Stare B (2020) Senecio vulgaris L. recorded as a new host plant for the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne luci. Acta agriculturae Slovenica 115(2), 495-497.
Abelmoschus esculentus (ABMES) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Actinidia chinensis (ATICH) Host
* Aydingli G, Mennan S (2022) Prevalence of root-knot nematodes and their effects on fruit yield in kiwifruit orchards in Samsun Province (Türkiye). Turkish Journal of Entomology 46(2), 187-197.  http://dx.doi.org/10.16970/entoted.1092654 
Actinidia deliciosa (ATIDE) Host
* Conceição IL, Tzortzakakis EA, Gomes P, Abrantes I, da Cunha MJ (2012) Detection of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica in Greece. European Journal of Plant Pathology 134(3), 451-457.
------- later identified as M. luci.
Allium cepa (ALLCE) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Depocu was found to be a poor host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
-------As Allium cepa var. cepa.
Allium porrum (ALLPO) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Hotanli 016 was found to be a poor host.
Antirrhinum majus (ATHMM) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Apium graveolens (APUGV) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Beta vulgaris (BEAVX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Ansa was found to be an excellent host.
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. cicla (BEAVV) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. Eur. J. Plant Pathol. 129, 81-88
-------In experiments,  cv. Srebrnolistna was found to be an excellent host (RF = 18)
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva (BEAVD) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. Bikor was found to be an excellent host (RF = 12)
Brassica nigra (BRSNI) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, the tested cultivar (unknown) was found to be a good host.
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis (BRSOB) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Igloo was found to be a poor host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. Snezna kepa was found to be a poor host (RF = 0.33)
Brassica oleracea var. capitata (BRSOL) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba (BRSOH) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bafra was found to be a poor host, but cv. Yalova 1 was found to be a good host.
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra (BRSOR) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Sivri Bas 016 was found to be a good host.
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera (BRSOF) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Brilliant F1 was found to be a good host.
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes (BRSOG) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. Dunajska bela was found to be a good host (RF = 4.47)
Brassica oleracea var. italica (BRSOK) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.

* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Karadede F1 was found to be a poor host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda (BRSOS) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. Zelezna glava was found to be a maintainance host (RF = 1.48)
Brassica oleracea var. viridis (BRSOA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Yaprak Lahana Temel was found to be a poor host.
Brassica rapa (BRSRR) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Salgam was found to be a good host.
Capsicum annuum (CPSAN) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cultivars tested showed variable host status from poor host (cv. Bt Dik Dolma 016) to good host (cvs. Bt Burkalem, Carliston Yalova 341, Demre Sivrisi, Tatli Sivri Cetinel 150).

* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Cicer arietinum (CIEAR) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. San 98 was found to be a good host.
Cichorium endivia (CICEN) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum (CICIF) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Citrullus lanatus (CITLA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Crimson Sweet was found to be a poor host but cv. Chaleston Gray was found to be a good host.

* Gerič Stare B, Strajnar P, Susič N, Urek G & Širca S (2017) Reported populations of Meloidogyne ethiopica in Europe identified as Meloidogyne luci. Plant disease 101(9), 1627-1632.
------- In experiments, cv. Charleston Gray was found to be a poor host (RF<1): RF = 0.6.
Cordyline australis (CDLAU) Host
* Santos D, Correia A, Abrantes I, Maleita C (2019) New hosts and records in Portugal for the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne luci. Journal of Nematology 51. DOI: 10.21307/jofnem-2019-003
Cucumis melo (CUMME) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cultivars tested showed variable host status from poor host (cvs. Ananas, Bt Akhisar Topan 016, Kirkagac 637), to good host (cv. Hasanbey).

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Cucumis sativus (CUMSA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cvs. Alman hiyari, Bt Bursaalpha, Kornizon were found to be excellent hosts.


* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.

* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Cucurbita moschata (CUUMO) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Sweet Gourd was found to be an excellent host.
Cucurbita pepo (CUUPE) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Toygar was found to be an excellent host.
Daucus carota (DAUCA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Nantes Scarlet was found to be a poor host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa (ERUVE) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Burok was found to be a poor host.
Fagopyrum esculentum (FAGES) Host
* Maleita C, Correia A, Abrantes I & Esteves I (2022) Susceptibility of crop plants to the rootknot nematode Meloidogyne luci, a threat to agricultural productivity. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 61(1), 169-179.
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (FOEVA) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Glycine max (GLXMA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Ansoy was found to be a non-host (no galls - no reproduction), but when inoculated with another isolate (Mi-virulent isolate), cv. Ansoy was found to be a good host.

* Bellé C, Brum D, Groth M Z, Barros D R, Kaspary T E, Schafer J T & Gomes C B (2016)
First Report of Meloidogyne luci Parasitizing Glycine max in Brazil. Plant Disease 100, 2174.
Helianthus annuus (HELAN) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bosfora was found to be a good host.


* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Hordeum vulgare (HORVX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Aydan Hanim was found to be a good host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Hylotelephium spectabile (SEDSL) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Ipomoea sp. (IPOSS) Host
* Kaspary TE, de Souza Júnior IT, Ramos RF & Bellé C (2021) Host status of morning-glory (spp.) to species. Journal of Nematology 53(1), 1-6.
Lactuca sativa (LACSA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cultivars tested showed variable host status from poor host (cvs. Bt Ivanka, Iceberg), good host (cvs. Bt Iri Kivircik, Tereyagli Kivircik) to excellent host (cv Kislik Kivircik). However, cvs Bt Ivanka and Iceberg were found to be good hosts when inoculated with another M. luci isolate.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.

* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Lavandula angustifolia (LAVAN) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Lepidium sativum (LEPSA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Buter was found to be a good host.
Luffa aegyptiaca (LUFAE) Host
* Bellé C, Balardin RR, Ramos RF, Sobucki L, Gabriel M, Antoniolli ZI (2019) First report of Meloidogyne luci (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) parasitizing Luffa cylindrica in Brazil. Plant Disease 103(10), 2695-2696.
------- In Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (as Luffa cylindrica).
Medicago sativa (MEDSA) Host
* Maleita C, Correia A, Abrantes I & Esteves I (2022) Susceptibility of crop plants to the rootknot nematode Meloidogyne luci, a threat to agricultural productivity. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 61(1), 169-179.
Nicotiana tabacum (NIOTA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Canik 190-5 was found to be an excellent host.

* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Oryza sativa (ORYSA) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Efe was found to be a good host.
Passiflora edulis (PAQED) Host
* Maleita C, Correia A, Abrantes I & Esteves I (2022) Susceptibility of crop plants to the rootknot nematode Meloidogyne luci, a threat to agricultural productivity. Phytopathologia Mediterranea 61(1), 169-179.
Petroselinum crispum (PARCR) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. D'Giant Italiana was found to be a poor host.
Phaseolus vulgaris (PHSVX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cvs. Balkiz, Gina, Kardelen, Nazar were found to be excellent hosts.


* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.

* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Pisum sativum (PIBSX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Utrillo was found to be a good host.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Raphanus sativus (RAPSR) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Bt Burbeyaz was found to be a poor host, but cv. Bt Burkir was found to be an excellent host.


* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
-------As Raphanus sativus var. radicula
Rosa sp. (ROSSS) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
Rumex patientia (RUMPA) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Smallanthus sonchifolius (POMSO) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301. 
------- As Polymnia sonchifolia
Solanum lycopersicum (LYPES) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cvs. Barbaros F1, Falcon, H-2274, Rio Grande, Super Ancon were found to be excellent hosts.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. San Marzano F1 was found to be an exelent host (RF = 91)
Solanum melongena (SOLME) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cvs. Aydin Siyahi, Topan 374 were found to be excellent hosts.

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.
Solanum tuberosum (SOLTU) Host
* Maleita C, Esteves I, Cardoso JMS, Cunha MJ, Carneiro MDG, Abrantes I (2017) Meloidogyne luci, a new root-knot nematode parasitizing potato in Portugal. Plant Pathology 67(2), 366-376.
------- Confirmed host.

* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Agria was found to be a good host.
Spinacia oleracea (SPQOL) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Matador was found to be a good host.


* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, cv. Norvak was found to be an excelent host (RF = 49)
Triticum aestivum (TRZAX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. 1252 was found to be a good host.
Vicia faba (VICFX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Gölyaka was found to be an excellent host.
Vitis vinifera (VITVI) Host
* Carneiro RMDG, Correa VR, Almeida MRA, Gomes ACMM, Deimi AM, Castagnone-Sereno P & Karssen G (2014) Meloidogyne luci n. sp. (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitising different crops in Brazil, Chile and Iran. Nematology 16, 289-301.
x Triticosecale (1TTLG) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cv. Sultano was found to be a good host.
Zea mays (ZEAMX) Host
* Sen F, Aydinli (2021) Host status of cultivated crops to Meloidogyne luci. European Journal of Plant Pathology 161(3), 607-618.
------- In experiments, cultivars tested showed variable host status from poor host (Apex, Merit F1), to good host (cvs. Otello, Sy Lucroso).

* Strajnar P, Širca S, Knapič M & Urek G (2011) Effect of Slovenian climatic conditions on the development and survival of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne ethiopica. European Journal of Plant Pathology 129, 81-88
-------In experiments, breeding line PR38F70 SI was found to be a good host (RF = 2.8)
Zea mays subsp. saccharata (ZEAMS) Host
* Strajnar P, Širca S, Geric Stare B & Urek G (2009) Characterization of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne ethiopica Whitehead, 1968, from Slovenia. Russian Journal of Nematology 17, 135-142.