GB/T 24831-2009

This standard specifies the quarantine and identification methods for the burrowing nematode *Radopholus similis*, a plant-parasitic pest that causes severe damage to banana and other tropical crops. It is applied in agricultural quarantine inspections, particularly for imported plant materials such as banana roots, rhizomes, and soil samples, to prevent the introduction and spread of this nematode. The standard provides technical procedures for morphological and molecular diagnosis, ensuring accurate detection in phytosanitary testing contexts.