Division of Entomology and Nematology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessarghatta Lake Post Office, Bangalore-560089, Karnataka
*e-mail: msrao@iihr.res.in
Application of neem based formulation of Pochonia chlamydosporia (Verticillium chlamydosporium) (40g @ 106 cfu/g) and Trichoderma harzianum ((40g containing 106 cfu/g) per 2×2 m sized plots before planting and subsequently once in 4 months, decreased the incidence of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and wilt disease complex significantly. These treatments also significantly increased number of florets/spike and spikes/plot These findings form the basis for sustainable management of nematode induced wilt disease complex in tuberose under open field condition.
Polianthes tuberosa, Pochonia chlamydosporia, Trichoderma harzianum, wilt disease complex
