Effect of various soil types on the development of Pasteuria penetrans on Meloidogyne Incognita in brinjal crop

The effect of various soil types on development of Pasteuria penetrans on Meloidogyne incognita infecting brinjal crop was assessed and significant reduction in nematode reproduction was found in the treatment haying sandy loam + bacterium and nematode compared to loamy sand, loam and clay loam soils having becterium and nematode. The plant growth parameters were found reduced in treatments receiving nematodes alone, but increased growth was observed when soils were supplemented with the bacterium. The bacterial spores/female were found higher in coarse textured soil compared to clay loam soils.