Issue · 2014
Pakistan Journal of Nematology, Vol. 32, Iss. 1, Pages 1-122
15 articles · pp. 1-122 · All issues →
Research ArticlePopulation dynamics of Heterodera zeae under stress of a cropping sequence regime in Egypt
A.E. Ismail, A.M. Kheir
Population dynamics of juveniles and cysts of corn cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae under stress of a cropping sequence regime revealed that the average numbers in each stage greatly fluctuated. The density of juveniles or cysts gradually increased with the favo…
12 Jan 2023- Research Article
Distribution and association of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) with tomato crop in Faisalabad district
A. Zia, K. Zia, S.A. Anwar, M. Iqbal
A detailed survey of tomato fields located in different parts of Faisalabad district was conducted to identify the association of root-knot nematode (RKN) species with tomato crop and to assess their infestation. Hundred and sixty-one samples from 23 locations…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Plant parasitic nematodes (Tylenchida: Nematoda) in Turkey
I. Kepenekci
Plant parasitic nematodes, host association and distribution in different localities of Turkey have been surveyed. A total number of 240 nematode species of plant parasitic nematodes belonging to 56 genera of Tylenchida detected in Turkey. These nematode speci…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Eco-friendly management of root-knot nematodes using acacia compost and bioagents in brinjal
H. Ravindra, M. Sehgal, A.S. Pawan, B.S. Archana, S.A. Shruti, H.B. Narasimhamurty
A field experiment was conducted in root-knot nematode infested plot to evaluate the efficacy of acacia compost individually and in integration with bioagents viz., Pochonia chlamydosporia and Paecilomyces lilacinus. Acacia compost, poultry manure and carbofur…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Efficacy of plant oils and garlic cultivation on controlling Meloidogyne incognita infected tomato plants
M.A.M. El-Saedy, A.A. Mokbel, S.E. Hammad
The efficacy of seven essential plant oils and cultivation of two garlic cultivars: Balady and Sods-40 were evaluated for controlling root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato plants under laboratory, greenhouse and field conditions. Treatment…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae, Heterorhabditidae: Rhabditida) of Turkey
I. Kepenekci
A total of 82 species of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) has been identified worldwide belonging to Steinernema (65), Neosteinernema (1) and Heterorhabditis (16). This number is going up in parallel to new investigations. Five species of Steinernema and thre…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Influence of poultry litter and rapeseed cake on infestation of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato in Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia
T. Shiferaw, N. Dechassa
Study was conducted at Dire Dawa, Haramaya University Research Station in naturally root-knot nematode infested soil to determine the influence of poultry litter and rapeseed cake application against root-knot nematode infestation in tomato var. Mraglobe. Five…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Influence of the host age on development and virulence of Heterodera zeae in Egypt
A.E. Ismail, A.M. Kheir
Four ages of corn Zea mays L., cultivar Giza 2 were used to evaluate its influence on infectivity, development and virulence of Heterodera zeae. The results revealed that the nematode final population and rate of build-up correlated negatively with the host ag…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Nematicidal potential of Faidherbia albida fruit against Meloidogyne javanica on cowpea
I. Umar, A. Mamman
The effect of Faidherbia albida fruit powder and extract on root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica in the laboratory and screen house was investigated. Nematodes egg suspension at 100 eggs/5ml syringe introduced into each Petri dish containing both crude and…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Characterization, phytochemical analysis and nematicidal activity of Daniella oliveri leaves against Meloidogyne incognita
O. A. Fabiyi
This study was carried out to identify and evaluate the nematicidal potential of Daniella oliveri leaves. The leaves of D. oliveri were air dried and extracted with n-hexane, there after acetone. The concentrated extracts were subjected to chromatography on a…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Nematicidal activity of Citrullus colocynthis extracts against root-knot nematodes
T.S. Rizvi, F. Shahina
The nematicidal activity of Citrullus colocynthis seed, pulp, fruit and creeper extracts were evaluated against rootknot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) at 28 ± 2 C in laboratory. Gas chromatograph interfaced to a Mass spectrometer (GC-MS) results indicat…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Protecting cucumber from Meloidogyne incognita using graft onto resistant cucurbit rootstocks and antagonistic marigold as an alternative to nematicide
A.W. Amin, A.W. Mona
The effect of cucumber grafting onto suitable and selected two rootstocks, wax melon, Benincasa hispida (grafted onto Bh) and C. maxima x C. moshata Ercola hybrid 6001 (grafted onto Ercola 6001), marigold (Tagetes spp.) as root antagonistic plant and Rugby as…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Potential of EPN in management of cotton bollworms in Pakistan
F. Shahina, K.A. Tabassum, M.A. Habib
Cotton is the most important cash crop of Pakistan and plays a vital role in the economy of country. It is attacked by insect pests including bollworms. These pests are controlled by frequent use of pesticides. However, the indiscriminate use of synthetic pest…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Nematodes associated with datepalm orchards of Kairpur district Sindh, Pakistan
Z. Gill, K. Firoza
Nemicfauna survey from eight sites viz., Khairpur, Kingri, Kot Diji, Faiz Gunj, Thari Mir Wah, Gambat, Sobhodero and Nara revealed that twenty five plant parasitic and seven free-living soil nematode species associated with date palm plantations in district Kh…
12 Jan 2023 - Research Article
Melilotus indica and Chenopodium murale as new hosts of Meloidogyne incognita in Pakistan
M.A. Haq, K. Mahmood, M. Shahid, S.A. Khan, A. Tahir
Melilotus indica (sanji or yellow sweet clover) and Chenopodium murale (krund) were recorded as new hosts of root-knot nematode (RKN) in the area around the Plant Pathology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Yellow…
12 Jan 2023