K.K. Meena, B.L. Baheti, B.S. Rathore and B.S. Chandrawat
Abstract
An integrated trial was carried out for the management of maize cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae on maize. Acephate, carbosulfan and thiodicarb were used @ 1 % w/w as seed treatment alongwith dry leaf powder of neem, jatropha and lantana @ 1 q/ha as organic amendment against of H. zeae on maize. Results exhibited that among various combinations tested , carbosulfan @ 1 % w/w coupled with neem leaves powders @ 1 q/ha was found most effective for the management of maize cyst nematode followed by acephate @ 1 % w/ w + neem leaves powder @ 1 q/ha and carbosulfan @ 1 % w/w + jatropha leaves powder @ 1 q/ha. Thiodicarb + lantana leaves powder was found least effective .