Author: B. ZARINA AND F. SHAHINA

Publishing Date: 2010

E-ISSN: 0255-7576

Volume: 28 Issue: 2

ABSTRACT:

Root-knot nematode Meloidogyne spp., is one of the most important plant pathogen which reduces yield and biomass of crops in different parts of the world, including Pakistan. The role of root-knot nematode in Pakistan is discussed here together with other aspects of the disease. A historical review of root-knot nematode is given along with details of damage, distribution of the disease and its management.