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    Root-Knot Nematodes

    Posted on : 05 Jun 2025 By : Agri Search (India) Pvt. Ltd

    Root-Knot Nematodes 

    Not all enemies are visible. Root-knot nematodes are microscopic pests that live in the soil and attack the roots of crops like tomato, okra, brinjal, cucurbits, and banana.

    They create swellings (galls) on roots, which block water and nutrient uptake. The result?

    • Stunted growth

    • Yellowing leaves

    • Wilting even with enough water

    • Low yield

    These pests spread easily through soil, water, and tools—and by the time you see symptoms, it’s often too late.

    How to Manage:

    Crop rotation with non-host crops

    Soil solarization before planting

    Neem cake or organic inputs

    Bio-nematicides like Trichoderma and Paecilomyces

    Resistant seed varieties