Behavior of Plant parasitic nematodes in Cropping Systems of Coastal Ecosystem of Odisha

The results of the two year trials indicated the distinct effect of cropping systems on prevailing nematode population in field soil. The cropping sequences viz. maize + radish, broccoli + radish, broccoli + kosala and groundnut + toria in Rabi after rice cultivation in Kharif indicated substantial declining of plant parasitic nematode population in the field soil among the different crop combinations.