Title of article :
INCIDENCE OF CITRUS NEMATODE IN THE CITRUS GROWING AREAS OF NWFP
Author/Authors :
KHAN, MAHMOOD Agricultural Research Institute, Pakistan , TAHIR, MUHAMMAD Agricultural Research Institute, Pakistan , MUNIR, AKHTAR Agricultural Research Institute, Pakistan , ATAULLAH Agricultural Research Station, Pakistan , KHAN, NOOR HABIB Agricultural Research Institute, Pakistan
Abstract :
Citrus orchards in the citrus growing areas of NWFP were surveyed during the year 2005-2006 for the occurrence and incidence of citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans (Cobb). Roots and soil samples collected from different locations were analyzed for the nematode. The results showed 64.93% samples infected with the nematode. Maximum infection (81.66%) was recorded in Malakand agency followed by Mardan, Peshawar and Nowshera showing 79.16%, 66.66% and 64.44% infection respectively. Population level of T. semiperetrans larvae exceeded 995 per kg soil to as high as 10825 per kg of soil in 70% samples.
Keywords :
Citrus Nematode , infection , Malakand , Mardan , Nowshera
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
