Papaya Root knot nematodes : Meloidogyne spp. and
Reniform nematode: Rotylenchulus reniformis
Sympto ms
- Unthrifty growth
- Susceptibility to growth, often occurring in patches.
- Reduced yield.
- Heavily infested plants have a much reduced root system with large elongated galls in root-knot infested plants.
- Small galls along feeder roots in root-knot infested plants.
Management
- Planting stocks certified free of infestation.
- Application of Carbofuran 3G @ 60g/vine.
- Application of Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 50g/vine.
| Infested Papaya Root and seedling |