Integrated approach for the management of burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis in arecanut based cropping system

A trial was laid out at CPCRI, Kasaragod, to study the effect of green manure alongwith phorate and neem oil cake, singly and in combination, for the control of Radopholus sirnilis infesting arecanut, banana and black pepper. Phorate, @25g/plant, alone or in combination with neem cake @lkg/plant was effective in reducing the nematode population on all the tested crops. Application of Glyricidia leaves @5kg/plant also reduced the nematode population significantly.