Organic amendment?An important tool for the management of maize cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae on maize (Zea mays L.)

Plant products plays an important role in management of plant parasitic nematodes as soil amendment. Therefore, in present investigation neem (Azadirachta indica), jatropha (Jatropha curcas) and lantana (Lantana camara) leaves powder were used at 1, 2 and 4 q/ha as organic amendment for the management of maize cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae on maize. Results revealed that plant products significantly enhanced growth of maize and reduced nematode infection over check. However, neem leaves powders at 4 q/ha was found to be the most effective in improving growth of maize and reducing infection of Heterodera zeae.