Integrated application of amendments and chemicals for the management of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Root-knot nematode is one of the significant plant-parasitic nematodes in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Considering its destructive potential, studies were carried out on effect organic amendments and their integration with chemicals upon root-knot pots (2016–17) infested field (2017–18), at research farm Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab. Among amendments, mustard cake treatment (5 t/ha) was found to be most effective 65.16% infestation reduction pot experiment 53.57% over control. Integrated treatments more than individual applications. Individually, maximum soil population observed applying followed by neem (5t/ha). The efficacy increase integrated treatments. In treatments, application (2.5 + Basamid (20 g/m) reducing infestations roots cucumber. all evaluated against nematode, among as an amendment can explored further.