Effect of carbofuran on the macronutrients of soil and growth of tomato plants in presence of Meloidogyne incognita

The effect of carbofuran, on plant growth population and develop ment of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita and availability of N, P and K in soil, amended with different fertilizers, was studied. Plant growth was better at 10 ppm carbofuran than other treatments in fertilizer treated soils. A significant reduction in the population and development of root-knot nematode was observed in fertilized soil treated with nematicide. The availability of N, P and K increased with an increase in concentration of carbofuran up to 10 ppm after 30 days which decreased further at 60 days.