Issue · 2026
Vol.44, Iss. 2
3 articles · All issues →
Research ArticleEarthworms and Nematodes as Drivers of Soil Fertility and Metal Cycling
Mzia Kokhia, Eka Tskitishvili, Oleg Gorgadze
The ecological interactions of earthworms and nematodes profoundly shape soil fertility. These invertebrates regulate nutrient cycling, microbial activity, and soil structure, thereby sustaining plant growth and agricultural productivity. Vermitechnology has e…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2026/44.2.116.123
Research ArticleNematode Associations and Infections of Certain Tropical Fruit Species Newly Introduced to Egypt
Amr A. El-Sherbiny, Sandy E. Hammad
An extensive field survey was undertaken from May, 2023 to December, 2025 to survey phytoparasitic nematode genera associated with the rhizospheres of the tropical fruit species namely Actinidia deliciosa, Ananas comosus, Dimocarpus longan, Litchi chinensis, M…
26 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2026/44.2.103.115
Research ArticleOccurrence and Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Okra Fields of Prayagraj District, Uttar Pradesh, India
Aditya Sharma, Hemlata Pant
A survey was conducted to investigate root-knot nematode presence and distribution of plant-parasitic nematode genera in okra fields across various sections of the Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh. Four blocks were selected for the study, which included Bah…
15 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2026/44.2.124.129