A southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) first reported on cucumber in Manipur

Root-knot nematode is one of the major pest vegetable crops that produces root galls in infected roots, seriously reducing farmer’s produce. According to statistics, phyto-parasitic nematodes affect 12.3% world’s each year, resulting yield losses. Most common species root-knot have been reported be vulnerable cucumber and they can reduce productivity by up 60% protected commercial farming. Till now, there was no report knot affecting state Manipur (India). In 2021, an extensive investigation conducted block Kakching district, observe for (Meloidogyne spp.) infecting crop area based on morphological characteristic symptoms plant. The samples forming soil were collected confirmatory studies at laboratory. For first time, it discovered during study infested Meloidogyne spp. showing general like water nutrient stress, yellowing leaves, stunted growth, wilting plants patchiness field, together with typical gall formation system. investigations, southern (M. incognita) found responsible infestation plant sample taken from a field district Manipur.