Management of the Disease Complex of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) in Screenhouse caused by Meloidogyne incognita and Sclerotium rolfsii using Trichoderma Species and Neem Cake
Management of the Disease Complex of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) in Screenhouse caused by Meloidogyne incognita and Sclerotium rolfsii using Trichoderma Species and Neem Cake
Daniel Offiong Etim1*, Etim Johnson Umana1, Idorenyin Asukwo Udo2, Ndarake Eden Ini-Ibehe1
Plate 1:
Pure culture of Sclerotium rolfsii.
Plate 2:
Photomicrograph of Sclerotium rolfsii.
MAG. X 400
Figure 1:
Interaction effects of neem cake (N.) and Trichoderma species (T.) on the number of nematodes per plant.
P0: No pathogens (control); P1: Meloidogyne incognita alone; P2: Sclerotium rolfsii alone; P3: Meloidogyne incognita + Sclerotium rolfsii.
N0: No neem cake (control); N1: Neem cake at 2 t/ha; N2: Neem cake at 4 t/ha.
T0: No Trichoderma (control); T1: Trichoderma viride; T2: Trichoderma harzianum.
Figure 2:
Interaction effects of neem cake (N.) and Trichoderma species (T.) on the nematodes density in soil.
For key please see Figure 1.
Figure 3:
Interaction effects of neem cake and Trichoderma species on the number of pods per plant.
For key please see Figure 1.
Figure 4:
Interaction effects of neem cake and Trichoderma species on the fresh pod weight per plant.
For key please see Figure 1.
Figure 5:
Interaction effects of neem cake and Trichoderma species on the dry leaf weight/plant.
For key please see Figure 1.
