Bio-management of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato by integrating Glomus mosseae with Pasteuria penetrans

Studies conducted to evaluate the effect of integration of Pasteuria penetrans and Glomus mosseae for the management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato revealed significant increase in plant growth parameters and reduction in root galling, nematode population in roots, egg mass production and fecundity of the nematode. Combination of these two eco-friendly components has also significantly increased the parasitisation of nematode females by P. penetrans. Bacterial bioagent did not affect the root colonisation of endomycorrhiza after transplanting. These results suggest the potential use of these eco-friendly components for the sustainable management of root-knot nematode on tomato.