Studies on the root-knot nematode of pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

Abstract

Nematodes have recently been observed to constitute a major threat and limiting factor to the pepper production in Kerala State, Among the nematodes, neloidecyne spp, causing root-knots on pepper is one of the most important. Investigation on this nematode in pepper was not done in this state, Therefore, to gather some information on the extent of damage done by this nematode and pepper and to evolve control measures the present work was carried out