Experimental treatments with mycorrhizae reduced nematode populations in cucumbers, suggesting a sustainable approach for root-knot nematode management.
Key Points
Mycorrhizae treatments significantly reduced Meloidogyne incognita populations by up to 70% in cucumber.
Application of Glomus fasciculatum and G. mosseae enhanced plant growth variables alongside suppressing nematode reproduction.
Experimental results in both screenhouse and protected conditions showed effective management of root-knot nematodes.
The treatments demonstrated a sustainable approach to increase cucumber yield while controlling nematode infestations.