Bio-management of Meloidogyne incognita on tuberose using a formulation of Pochonia chlamydosporia

Abstract

Field experiments conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a formulation of the bio-control fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia Zare et at., for the management of Meloidogyne incognita Chitw. on tuberose indicated the potential of the use of this bioagent. Application of 100 g of the formulation per plot (m 2 x m 2) reduced the population of the nematode significantly and improved the floral characteristics in this crop.