Interaction of carbendazim with nematicides on seed of wheat as measured by incidence of loose smut (Ustilago tritici) and multiplication of cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae)

The efficacy of a systemic fungicide-carbendazim for control of loose smut of wheat remained unimpaired in presence of nematicides-benfuracarb and carbosulfan on the seed. The bioefficacy of these nematicides was also not affected by presence of carbendazim on seed as measured by multiplication of Heterodera avenae in soil. There was no effect on germination and growth of plants as observed by gemination speed index, vigour index, sunrival, average number of tillers, height of plants and grain weight in any of the treatments.