Integrated management of nematode complex on banana

Integration of physical, chemical and cultural methods for management of Radopholus similis, Helicotylenchus multicinctus and Meloidogyne incognita infecting banana were evaluated under farmers field. Integration of paring and hot water treatment of suckers along with application of carbofuran 3G and neemcake at the time of planting reduced the soil and root population of nematode besides increasing growth, development and yield of banana.