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Project Code

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-

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Title

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Management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in mulberry varieties

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Investigators

:

Vijaya Kumari N

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Project period

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1999-2005

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Institute/ University

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Padmavati Mahila University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

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Project cost

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-

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Objectives

• To manage root knot nematode by Neem cake, VAM, Bionema, Carbofuran and integrated method.
• To evaluate different mulberry variety resistant to root-knot nematode.

8.

Important findings

Integrated method, which includes the i. e., the combination of Bionema and neem cake, was found highly effective in managing root knot nematode. Varieties TR10, V1, DD found tolerant to root knot nematode.