Nematode Management in Banana and Plantains

Contents:  1. Introduction. 2. Nematode habitats. 3. Nematode scenario in banana. 4. Classification of nematodes based on the feeding habits. 5. Major nematode problems on banana in India. 6. The burrowing nematode, Radopholus  similis. 7. Root-lesion nematodes, Pratylenchus coffeae. 8. Root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. 9. Spiral nematodes, Helicotylenchus spp. 10. Cyst forming nematode, Heterodera Oryzicola. 11. Other nematodes. 12. Association with other micro-organisms. 13. Nematode problems by using TC planting material. 14. Nematode problems in using high density planting system of banana. 15. Nematode management in high density planting system of banana. 16. Nematode management. 17. Integrated nematode management. 18. Regulatory measures.