Effect of temperatures on embryogenesis of Meloidogyne incognita

Embryonic development of Meloidogyne incognita was completed in 4.468 days, 5.168 days and 7.645 days at 28^o, 31°C and ambient temperature (with fluctuations in temperature), respectively under laboratory condition, but failed to developed at 35°C. Hatching was assisted by the movement of juvenile inside the egg shell, stylet thrusting as well as the pressure exerted by the lip region on egg shell.