Effect of leaf extract of Leucaena leucocephala on Phaseolus mungo infected by meloidogyne incognita
Abstract
Aqueous extracts of Leucaena leucocephala (koo-babool) leaves suppressed reproduction and population build up of Meloidogyne incognita on Phaseolus mungo and also improved the plant growth. Infection resulted in sugar depletion and elevated protein and phenol levels in the host plant. The total organic constituents were observed to be high in the infected treated plant, thereby induced resistance against the nematode infection.
Keywords
Leucaenri leucocephrilu, Meloidogyne incognita, induced resistance
