Incidence of citrus nematode in the citrus growing areas of NWFP
2010
Khan, M. (Agricultural Research Inst., Peshawar (Pakistan)) | Tahir, M. (Agricultural Research Inst., Peshawar (Pakistan)) | Munir, A. (Agricultural Research Inst., Peshawar (Pakistan)) | Ataullah (Agricultural Research Station, Swat (Pakistan)) | Khan, N.H.
Citrus orchards in the citrus growing areas of NWFP were surveyed during the year 2005-2006 for the occurrence and incidence of citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans (Cobb). Roots and soil samples collected from different locations were analyzed for the nematode. The results showed 64.93% samples infected with the nematode. Maximum infection (81.66%) was recorded in Malakand agency followed by Mardan, Peshawar and Nowshera showing 79.16%, 66.66% and 64.44% infection respectively. Population level of T. semiperetrans larvae exceeded 995 per kg soil to as high as 10825 per kg of soil in 70% samples.
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