Management of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita): Effect of Prosopis africana Pods.
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2019
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Indian Journal of Nematology. Indian Nematological Society
Abstract
Plant derived nematicides became the focus of
research with the loss of interest in the use of chemical
nematicides among farmers (Elbadri, 2008). Several
plants have been evaluated for their nematicidal potential.
There is no report yet on the efficacy of pods of Prosopis
africana (Guill. & Perr.) Taub. P. africana which is
mostly found in the savannah region and belongs to the
family mimosidae. Popularly used as a soup condiment in
Nigeria, it is also widely known for its medicinal properties,
most especially as a remedy against tooth infection (Iwu,
1993). The pods have a shiny smooth layer which is
resistance to biological degradation because of the
presence of condensed tannins which are widely
distributed in legume pasture species. The anti microbial
properties of P. africana have been widely reported, but
there is no information on the nematicidal properties of
the pods. This research aimed at evaluating the nematicidal
potential of the pods
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Meloidogyne spp; pods; chemical nematicides
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Fabiyi, O.A., (2019). Management of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita): Effect of Prosopis africana Pods. Indian Journal of Nematology. 49(2): 214-216.