Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2015) 48, 253-258

A.E. Ismail (2015)
Management of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica on tomato by dry crushed pomegranate Punica granatum L. peels as a bio-fumigant in Egypt
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection 48 (3), 253-258
Abstract: Dry crushed pomegranate peels, Punica granatum L. (Punicaceae), were incorporated into the soil as a bio-fumigant at three different rates, i.e. 3.0, 6.0 and 12.0 g/pot, 14 days before transplanting tomato cv. Super Strain B. Also, 6.0 g of crushed peels was mixed with the soil at three different intervals times as follows: at transplanting time, 7 and 14 days before the transplanting process for controlling the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne javanica, under greenhouse conditions 30 ± 5 °C in Egypt. Results revealed that adding different rates of dry crushed pomegranate peels significantly (p < 0.05) affected the nematode parameters. The higher rate of peels residue attained higher percentage of nematode reduction. Using a moderate rate (6.0 g/pot) of crushed pomegranate peels decreased nematode criteria based on the intervals times at which the peels were added before transplanting. A negative relationship was found between the time of the tested substance addition and the percentage of nematode reduction. In addition, tomato growth parameters improved according to the evaluated rates and the times at which the peels were added.
(The abstract is excluded from the Creative Commons licence and has been copied with permission by the publisher.)
Link to article at publishers website
Database assignments for author(s): Ahmed El-Sayed Ismail

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

---

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Meloidogyne javanica	Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	Egypt