STATUS OF AGRONOMIC STRATEGIES TO CONTROL ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (Meloidogyne spp.) IN POTATO

P Mandal and M S Hossain
Journal of the Sylhet Agricultural University, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 161-172

Abstract:

Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) is considered as dreaded in potato production by growers. Because of its wide host range and higher reproduction rate, major control using chemical nematicides gradually phased out due to growing concerns about environmental safety. Therefore, alternative techniques are essential to control them effectively. Control of root-knot nematode through agronomic management practices are very important aspects of organic movement in agriculture around the world. Till now, many plants were identified as antagonistic plants against plant parasitic nematodes. These plants reveal antagonistic nature through the production of secondary volatile and non-volatile exudates in their different parts viz., seed, leaf, flower, root and stem. A single technique may not effective enough to control root-knot nematode in potato as compared with sole chemical control measures. Consequently, combining two or more control techniques in a systemic way is very effective for root-knot nematode control. These techniques can establish confidence among the organic farmers to control root-knot nematode in order to increase yield of potato. This review is focusing some very important and effective agronomic techniques to control root-knot nematode in potato.

Keywords:

Potato, root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp., agronomic control


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P Mandal and M S Hossain. 2017. STATUS OF AGRONOMIC STRATEGIES TO CONTROL ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (Meloidogyne spp.) IN POTATO, Journal of the Sylhet Agricultural University 4(2): 161-172.