Antagonism between Heterodera cajani and Rhizoctonia solani on cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp]

Rhizoctonia solani adversely affected Heterodera cajani population when inoculated one week prior to nematode. The number of cysts and larvae were significantly reduced over nematode alone. The fungus, wbeninoculated 2 weeks after nematode, reduced the top growth of plants significantly compared to check or any other treatment.