The yield reduction up to 20 – 40 % was noticed in the tuberose growing areas due to root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. The infestation occurred during rainy season especially after the sucker formation. The FLDs conducted in Thirumanoor village of Panamarathupatty block of Salem Dt in an area of 4 Ha. Attempt was made to demonstrate the management of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in tuberose using liquid formulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Paecilomyces lilacinus. Reduction in damage due to root knot nematode was 13.5 % in demo plot as compared to 38.9 % in control.
Root Knot Nematode, Tuberose, Meloidogyne incognita, Liquid Formulations
