MYCOPATH, Vol 1, No 2 (2003)

Font Size:  Small  Medium  Large

In vitro inter-relationship between plant growth promoting rhizobacteria and root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) and their effect on growth parameters of brinjal

M. Inam-ul-Haq, J.A. Tariq, N. Javed, N.A. Khan, Imran-ul-Haq and H.U. Khan

Abstract


The influence of rhizobacteria as the treatment on germination, migration and penetration of Meloidogyne incognita in brinjal was evaluated under laboratory conditions. The results obtained were highly significant and revealed that Pseudomonas fluorescens promotes germination 87.5% and was effective in reducing root penetration by Meloidogyne incognita i.e. 39.3 juviniles. Due to the effect of P. fluorescens, the plant height increased by 40.9%, number of leaves was maximum i.e., 50%, number of gall formation was also controlled i.e., 70.3%. It was concluded from the studies that rhizobacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens is a potential biocontol agent and it has ability to increase the yield and suppress the attack of plant pathogen.


Full Text: PDF

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.