Application of furfural in sugarcane nematode pest management. Pakistan Journal of Nematology.
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2021
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Pakistan Journal of Nematology. Pakistan Society Nematology
Abstract
Sugarcane, Saccharum officinarum is a foremost crop which is widely grown for sugar production.
A major impediment to sugarcane cultivation is the infestation by plant parasitic nematodes most notably,
the cyst nematode Heterodera sacchari. Broadly, synthetic nematicides are utilized in the suppression of soil
nematode infestation of sugarcane, with positive outcome in yield. However, emergence of resistant nematode
strains and health hazards are associated with the ceaseless use of the synthetics. The efficacy of furfural
(2-furanaldehyde) from agricultural biomass waste was examined as a practicable replacement to the regular
synthetic nematicide. Agricultural wastes were collected and refluxed with hydrochloric acid to produce
furfural. Growth response of sugarcane plants increased significantly (p=0.05) with the highest concentration
(75 mg) of furfural. A reduction in nematode population in soil of treated plants was remarked. The results
indicated that furfural could be practically applied in the management of nematode pests of sugarcane, while
safe guarding the environment from pollution.
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Research Subject Categories::FORESTRY, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES and LANDSCAPE PLANNING
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Fabiyi, O.A. (2021). Application of furfural in sugarcane nematode pest management. Pakistan Journal of Nematology. 39(2): 151-155