Seed coating of chickpea with neem based pesticidal formulations for the management of Meloidogyne incognita

Seed treatment of chickpea with neem seed kernel, neem seed coat, achook, neemark and nimbecidine at 4 dosages were effective in reducing penetration of second-stage juveniles of Meloidogyne incognita and nematode multiplication. In general, neem seed kernel, neem seed coat and achook were more effective than neemark and nimbecidine. Achook @20% w/w showed maximum effcacy in reducing penetration, while neem seed kernel was the most effective in respect of increasing plant growth and reducing nematode infestation.