Management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita in Abelmoschus esculentus through botanical extracts and organic amendments

In vitro studies on larval emergence from eggs of Meloidogyne incognita revealed inhibitory effect of neem cake and Rakshak gold (neem-based product). Plant growth was increased along with significant reduction in root-knot infestation in pot experiments when seed was treated with botanical extracts. In field experiment, application of neem cake @ 5 t/ha decreased root-knot infestation significantly and increased okra yield.