Examining the Effects of Nematode Lesions on Gram Yield and Investigating the Potential of various Organic Sources to Reduce these Losses and Improve Crop Productivity

Author: Megha Chaturvedi, Rajesh Kumar Panday, Manish Bishnoi and Vinod Kumar Sharma

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Abstract

Nematode lesions are a major constraint to gram (chickpea) production, causing significant yield reductions and economic losses. This study evaluated the impact of nematode lesions on gram yield and assessed the effectiveness of organic sources (vermicompost, poultry manure, neem cake, and biopesticides) in mitigating these losses. The results revealed a substantial decrease in gram yield due to nematode infestation. However, the application of organic sources significantly improved yield, reduced nematode populations, and enhanced soil health. The study demonstrates the potential of organic sources as a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to managing nematode lesions, improving gram productivity, and promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices. In this experiment we have taken the recourse as follows i.e., Control, Compost, Glomus Etunicatium, Rhizobium, Oil Seed Cake, Acaulospore Scrobiculata, Compost + Glomus Etunicatium +Acaulospore Scrobiculata, Compost + Rhizobium + Acaulospore Scrobiculata, Oil Seed Cake + Glomus Etunicatium + Acaulospore Scrobiculata, Oil Seed Cake + Rhizobium + Acaulospore. We have done statistical analysis based on the observations made in this research. Observations included parameters like how many days will it take for the flowers to arrive, number of branches, seed shoot length (cm), flowers (number) in pot and field experiments. In this research paper we have compiled all the above information and studied various organic sources on the growth of lesion nematodes on gram

Keywords

lesions Nematode, gram (chickpea), gram yield, organic sources, nematode populations, improving gram productivity

Conclusion

Our study unequivocally demonstrates that nematode lesions have a devastating impact on gram yield, resulting in significant losses in crop productivity. However, the application of various organic sources offers a promising solution to mitigate these losses and improve overall crop health. The use of Neem cake, Vermicompost, and Biofertilizers showed remarkable efficacy in reducing nematode populations, promoting plant growth, and enhancing soil fertility

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Megha Chaturvedi, Rajesh Kumar Panday, Manish Bishnoi and Vinod Kumar Sharma (2024). Examining the Effects of Nematode Lesions on Gram Yield and Investigating the Potential of various Organic Sources to Reduce these Losses and Improve Crop Productivity. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(8): 156-159.