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Research ArticleManagement 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 Etim, Etim Johnson Umana, Idorenyin Asukwo Udo, Ndarake Eden Ini-Ibehe
Root-knot nematodes and fungi are serious pathogens affecting okra production. It has been observed that okra production has not been maximized due to nematode and fungus infestation. A research into the control of Meloidogyne incognita and Sclerotium rolfsii…
15 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.2.88.106
Research ArticleIntegrated Effect of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria with Trichoderma Viride on Root Knot Nematode Infected Eggplant
Marwa M. El-Deriny, Rania H. Wahdan, Marwa S. Fouad, Dina S.S. Ibrahim
Meloidogyne spp. can infect various horticultural plants, including eggplants (Solanum melongena, L) and cause destructive loss in crop yield production. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of individual or concomitant treatments with Trichode…
15 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.2.107.119
Research ArticleThe Mitochondrial Genome of the Anisakis simplex (Nematoda: Anisakidae) from Rockfish Sebastes sp.
Yujun Shuai, Jinhong Zhao
Anisakis simplex is a zoonotic disease-causing parasitic nematode belonging to the Anisakidae family. In this study, the nematode samples of A. simplex were collected from rockfish Sebastes sp. From the comparison and analysis of the mitochondrial genome of An…
7 Jul 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.81.87
Research ArticleNematode Community Structure in Musa acuminata Colla (Lakatan) Farms with Continuous Cropping System
Baby Nhor K. Ambel, Nneka Djen A. Matandog, Neil Pep Dave N. Sumaya, Florence Roy P. Salvaña, Bryan Lloyd P. Bretaña, Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan
Monocropping is commonly practiced by small-scale banana farmers for ease of management; however, concerns arise regarding its long-term effects on soil health and ecosystem stability. In order to ascertain the fact, this study investigated the impact of diffe…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.66.80
Research ArticleIn Vitro Nematicidal Activity of an Endemic Plant Pulicaria boissieri Hook. F. Against Root-Knot Nematodes Antinematodal Activity of Pulicaria boissieri
Rauf Khan, Shazia Mansuri, Muhammad Abid, Muneeba Khan, Anjum Perveen, Afshan Rehman et al.
In this current study, the in vitro nematicidal activity of Pulicaria boissieri against root-knot nematodes has been investigated. The results revealed that all the solvent extracts contained anti-nematodal properties; however, variations in mortality rates we…
10 Jun 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.60.65
Research ArticleEvaluation of Different Nematicides Against Root-Knot Disease in Chilli Caused by Meloidogyne incognita
Roshan Ara, Muhammad Ali Khanzada, Amir Khan Korai, Abdul Mubeen Lodhi, Anam Mehwish Khanzada, Khalid Hussain Qureshi et al.
The study investigated the impact of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) infection on chilli plants and evaluated the efficacy of various chemical nematicides in controlling the infection. Infected plants exhibited symptoms such as pale green to yellow…
23 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.49.59
Research ArticleCombined Effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Solanum melongena L.
Wafaa M. A. El-Nagdi, Ahmed E.A. Mahgoob, Mahmoud M.A. Youssef, Mona M.S. Zayed, Entesar H. Taha, Nora R.A. Saleh
Sole and consortium treatments of four isolates of Pseudomonas fluorescens (Pf1, Pf2, Pf9 and Pf10) with arbuscular endomycorrhizal fungi (AMF) on root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Ne) on eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) were evaluated. In general, the…
5 May 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.39.48
Research ArticleEffect of Certain Insect Growth Regulators for the control of Root Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Eggplant
Asmahan M.S. Lashein, Al-Kazafy H. Sabry, Mahmoud M.A. Youssef
Under screenhouse conditions, the experiment was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of four insect growth regulators viz. ,lufenuron at 25,12.5, and 6.25ppm, pyriproxyfen at 25,12.5 and 6.25ppm, spirotetramat at 50,25 and 12.5 ppm and methoxyfenozide at 120,…
27 Apr 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.34.38
Research ArticlePrevalence of Nematode Infection Among School Children of District Malakand, Pakistan
Yousef Abdal Jalil Fadladdin, Ateeq Ullah, Raheela Nawaz, Yagoob Garedaghi, Abbas M.A. Al-Azab, Mashael Abdullah Aldamigh
Present study was aimed to determine the association of socio-demographic and socio-economic profiles to the prevalence roundworm and hookworm infections among school children in district Malakand, Pakistan. A cross-sectional study, involving 200 school childr…
27 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.25.33
Research ArticleStudy on Populations of Cabbage Cyst Nematode Heterodera cruciferae Franklin, 1945 from Iran
Habibeh Jabbari
Cabbage cyst nematode, Heterodera cruciferae Franklin, 1945 causing serious damage on different cabbage cultivars and other host plants. High incidence of this nematode revealed by soil and root samples in the vegetable growing farmlands in Tabriz, Iran. Diffe…
21 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.14.24
Research ArticleGongylonema sp. (Nematode: Gongylonematidae) from Indian Gerbil Tatera indica Hardwicke, 1807 (Rodentia: Muridae) of Hyderabad District, Sindh, Pakistan
Nadir Ali Birmani, Ramesh, Shakeel Ahmed Memon, Raheela Noor Memon, Badar Alam Samejo, Mehtab Ali Mahar
Pathogenic nematodes were collected from the gastrointestinal tract of Indian Gerbil Tatera indica Hardwicke, 1807 in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. A total of 32 nematodes were collected from 09 hosts out of 22 hosts examined. These specimens were identified as…
21 Mar 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.10.13- Research Article
Response of Meloidogyne incognita infected Abelmoschus esculentus Plants to Fractions of Anacardium occidentale
Olaolu Fadeyi, Oluwatoyin Fabiyi, Tesleem Bello, Gabriel Olatunji
Root knot nematodes belonging to the Genus Meloidogyne are regarded as very serious pests of many vegetables. Okra production in Nigeria and many parts of the world is threatened by the menace of RKNs and causing significant yield losses in production. Many gr…
29 Feb 2024DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.1.9 
Research ArticleManagement of Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Moench) using Trichoderma Species and Poultry Manure
Daniel Offiong Etim, Idorenyin Asukwo Udo, Rosemary Anietie Bassey, Victoria Barrong Ogar, Etim John Umana
The screen house experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of species of Trichoderma in combination with poultry manure in the control of Meloidogyne incognita infecting okra. Trichoderma viride at 2.65 x 107, 2.40 x 107, 1.85 x 107 spores/ml and T. ha…
26 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.182.194
Research ArticleNematicidal Activity of Pyrolisate of Bambusa vulgaris on Root-Knot Nematode; Meloidogyne incognita of Lettuce
Nusirat Aderinsola Sadiku, Oluwatoyin Adenike Fabiyi, Tesleem Taye Bello
Pyroligneous Liquors are obtained from diverse biomasses and have been found to contain important biologically active components with high phenolic, carbonyl and organic acid contents which have several pest control properties. Bamboo Pyroligneous Liquor (BPL)…
12 Dec 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.170.181
Research ArticleSystematic Status of New Species of Diplotriaena murtazi n. sp. (Nematode: Filariidae) from Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) Linnaeus, 1766 (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) in District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
Bakhtawar Soomro, Shakeel Ahmed Memon
A new nematode, Diplotriaena murtazi n.sp., was recorded from the body cavity of common myna Acridotheres tristis of District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. In all, 20 nematodes (♂♂) were recorded. Present nematode reflects diversification from their congeners…
20 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.165.169
Research ArticleIs Use of Two Trichoderma Species Sole or Combined with a Plant Extract Effective for the Biocontrol Meloidogyne incognita on Potato and Soil Microorganisms Diversity?
Mahmoud M.A. Youssef, Wafaa M.A. El-Nagdi, Hassan Abd- El-Khair, Usama S. Elkelany, Mahfouz M.M. Abd-Elgawad, Mona G. Dawood
Nature-friendly compounds are being explored to substitute chemically synthesized products for safe and effective control of crop pests. This study investigated the effects of Trichoderma viride (Tv) and T. virens (Tvr) as antifungal agents individually or com…
16 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.153.164- Review
Spatial Distribution of Nematodes to Improve their Sampling and Management Decision
Mahfouz M.M. Abd-Elgawad
Sound sampling of nematodes is basic to their related research and management. Several models of nematodes have been applied to characterize their possible spatial and temporal distribution patterns. These models can provide several advantages such as determin…
16 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.144.152 
Research ArticleSusceptibility of Sweet Potato Varieties to Meloidogyne incognita and Use of Effective Microorganisms and Compost Manure for the Disease Management
Aishat Adetola Anifowose, Nkechi Betsy Izuogu, Benoit Katchitche Sossou
To address the constraints posed by root-knot nematodes (RKN) and hazards of chemical nematicides in sweet potato production, effective microorganisms (EM) and compost manure were applied singly and in combination on two varieties of sweet potato under field a…
15 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.135.143
Research ArticlePopulation Dynamics and Damage Threshold of Meloidogyne incognita to the Dinsire Hot Pepper Variety
Shiferaw Demissie Tola, Diriba Muleta, Fassil Assefa, Beira Hailu Meressa
Predicting the damage caused by certain nematode population densities is crucial in deciding whether or not to cultivate pepper and selecting the most suitable management strategies. To understand the relationship between the initial nematode density (Pi) and…
13 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.108.117
Short CommunicationFirst Record of Caenorhabditis briggsae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) from the Giant African Land Snail, Lissachatina fulica (Gastropoda: Achatinidae) in the Southern Philippines
Michelle Anne Diano, Loel Dalan, Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, Nanette Hope Sumaya
A new population of Caenorhabditis briggsae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) was recovered from the giant African land snail, Lissachatina fulica (Gastropoda: Achatinidae), in Bukidnon province (8.0515° N, 124.9230° E) of the southern Philippines. This species…
13 Nov 2023DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2023/41.2.118.124