Studies on the management of disease-complex caused by root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and wilt fungus, Fusarium oxysporum on cowpea by neem cake and carbofuran

Studies conducted to find the efficacy of neem cake and/or carbofuran for management of disease-complex caused by Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium oxysporum on cowpea cv. Pusa Komal (PK) showed that applicaton of both neem cake and carbofuran, in general, significantly increased plant growth and reduced nematode multiplication. The combination of neem cake and carbofuran, in reduced doses, revealed the best response in reducing the nematode multiplication with an increase in plant vigour. These results suggest the potential use of neem cake with carbofuran for sustainable management of disease-complex on cowpea.