Root knot nematode
Presence of galls on the roots (large fleshy galls in Snake gourd, large and firm galls in other vegetable crops, very small galls in chillies).
Plants wilt rapidly especially under dry growing conditions and are often stunted.
Growth may be retarded and leaves may be chlorotic.
In cases where seedlings infestation has taken place, numerous plants die in the seed bed and seedlings do not survive transplanting.
In those plants that do survive, flowering and fruit production is strongly reduced.
Disease causing Species Name:
Meloidogyne hapla
Major Plants under threat:
lettuce
Method of Application:
Soil application, foliar spray,drip irrigation. se the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Intervals:
Apply preferably in the early morning or during the late evening hours. Foliar Spray: Spray on the foliage during evening hours
Dosage:
ABTEC Verticillium is used for foliar spray and soil application. The normal dosage is 20 g per plant.
Soil Application: Mix 3 – 5 kg ABTEC Verticillium with 200 kg organic manure and apply uniformly to moist soil (1 acre). For tree crops mix 20 g with 1 kg organic manure and apply at the base.
Foliar Spray: Mix 10 kg ABTEC Verticillium in 500 litres of water per hectare and spray on the foliage during evening hours. Use the spray solution as a direct spray targeting the pests on the undersides of the leaves.
Drip Irrigation: ABTEC Verticillium can be mixed @ 20g /litre of water. After filtering it can be incorporated into the soil through the drip irrigation system during the pre or post planting stage.
