Indian Journal of Nematology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 2

Management of Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita by Paecilomyces lilacinus-Influence of Soil Moisture and Soil Temperature

  • Author:
  • R. Krishnamoorthi, S. Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 135 to 137

Department of Nematology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-641 003, India

Abstract

Investigation were carried out for the management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita using Paecilomyces lilacinus in brinjal. Significantly highest plant growth, yield and parasitized nematode and reduced soil and root nematode population was recorded at moisture level of 4% and at 25°C temperature.

Keywords

Meloidogyne incognita, Paecilomyces lilacinus, soil moisture and soil temperature