Management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita on tomato using bio-agent Verticillium chlamydosporium, neem cake, marigold and carbofuran
Abstract
Efficacy of bio-control agent Verticillium chlamydosporium Goddard, neem cake, marigold and carbofuran against root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita on tomato were tested by applying individrlally and in combinations. Amongst treatments all components individually recorded maximum plant growth and minimum galls and egg masses, which were statistically on par. In combinations, V. chlamydosporium + carbofuran, marigold + carbofuran, Y. chlamydosporium + marigold recorded maximum plant growth and minimum galls and egg masses, which were statistically on par. These treatments also recorded maximum number of fruits per plant and yield per plot. Maximum parasitisation of V. chlamydosporium was recorded when carbofuran was integrated compared to its individual application or in combination with neem cake.
Keywords
Carbofuran, management, marigold, neem cake, root knot nematode, V. chlamydosporium
