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Efficacy of Abamectin for the control of root knot nematodes in tobacco seedling production in Zimbabwe

Author(s) -

R. T Muzhandu,

Cleopas C. Chinheya,

S. Dimbi,

Pepukai Manjeru

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

african journal of agricultural research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1991-637X

DOI - 10.5897/ajar2013.6760

Subject(s) - abamectin , seedbed , cultivation of tobacco , root knot nematode , bromide , agronomy , terra incognita , biology , horticulture , meloidogyne incognita , seedling , nematode , pesticide , chemistry , ecology , agriculture , organic chemistry

The efficacy of different rates of abamectin for the control of root knot nematodes in tobacco soil-based seed beds was evaluated in this study. Different incorporation methods of abamectin in the soil were also evaluated. A combination of 45 ml worked into the soil to a depth of 20 cm using hoes was effective in controlling root knot nematodes. The efficacy was comparable (p = 0.05) to methyl bromide and 1.3 D. The other treatments evaluated did not give control and were comparable to the untreated control. Based on the results, abamectin can be a suitable replacement for methyl bromide for root knot nematode management in the tobacco seedbed.

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