Integration of Verticillium chlamydosporium and Glomus fasciculatum for management of Meloidogyne incognita infecting eggplant, Solanum melongena, resulted in significant increase in plant growth and reduction in root galling and nematode population. Further, there was a significant increase in parasitisation of nematode eggs by V. chlamydosporium. This bio-agent did not affect root colonisation of endomycorrhiza after transplanting. The results suggest the potential use of these eco-friendly components for management of root-knot nematode on eggplant.
Glomus fasciculatum, bio-management, Verticillium chlomydosporium, root-knot nematode, eggplant
