Management of root-knot nematode, Meloidogne incognita using organic amendments in frenchbean

In a field experiment, four organic amendments viz., saw dust, poultry manure, mustard cake and neem cake were used to manage root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita in frenchbean. Poultry manure applied as spot application was found to be effective in increasing plant growth characters whereas neem cake, as spot application, was found effective in reducing gall, egg masses and soil population of Meloidogyne incognita. Spot application of all the organic amendments was comparatively better than furrow application in reducing nematode population and increasing yield.