Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
G Narayana Swamy, D Tirupal, Manisha, M Pradeep and B Vijayasree

Abstract:
Vegetable production around the world is being increasingly hampered by the un favourable soil and environmental conditions that include abiotic constraints, as well as biotic ones as soil-borne pests and diseases. Among them Root knot nematode Meloidogyne spp. is one of the most important yield limiting constraints in vegetable crops causing an estimated yield loss of 5–43% in the tropics and subtropics. The concept of Integrated Nematode Management (INM) gaining momentum for management of Root knot nematodes compared to individual approach. INM is not isolated approach from Integrated Pest Management (IPM), rather a component of it. INM is pragmatic approach; it includes Cultural methods, Physical methods, Bio management methods and Chemical methods.