Nematode
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Meloidogyne spp
Issue
Insect
Causes
Moist soils. Relatively warm tempratures. Transplanting infested seedlings. Infected soil washed down slopes. Sticking to farm implements. Spread by irrigation water.
Prevention
Cultural practices- Burn top soil using dry leaves after preparation, maintain high levels of organic matter, deep ploughing of soil, uprrot entire plants from field after harvest, rop rotation, use of resistant varieties.
Control
Use of pesticides. Use of biofumigation.