Although current knowledge is uncertain, the Mexican marigold (Tagetes minuta) is sometimes used in an attempt to control
root knot nematodes - wormlike animals found on the roots of some plants that can lead to stunted growth.
Comparison of sequences from the ribosomal DNA intergenic region of Meloidogyne mayaguensis and other major tropical
root knot nematodes.
Hemeng, "Efficacy of selected nematicides for the control of
root knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp.
Inoculum of
root knot nematode was obtained from the nematode infected cucumber at farmer's field in Hisar Haryana, India.
Among these nematodes, the
root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are considered to becryptic enemies for crops compared to other plant parasitic nematodes that are polyphagous, endoparasites and sedentary vascular root feeders.
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is attacked by
root knot nematodes which reduce the yields significantly.
Several economically important species parasitize various plant species, but the
root knot and cyst nematodes belonging to the Heteroderidae family are especially dangerous.
Additionally, MAJESTENE is labeled for a wide array of crops against multiple nematodes, including
root knot, cyst, sting and lance and is approved for use in conventional and organic systems.
catenulata in concentration of 5 x [10.sup.6] spores / mL, is a potential agent for biological control of
root knot nematodes in crops of beans [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] and infect 80% of the eggs of Meloidogyne spp.
Cause Fusarium or verticillium wilt or
root knot nematodes.