Meloidogyne-fungal complexes in tomato roots in calcareous soil

Abstract

Reduction in yield, especially of large-size fruit, indicates that Meloidogyne/fungal complexes can be important in reducing yields and net returns for fresh-market tomatoes. The high frequency of discolouration and decay of nematode damaged roots by soil-borne fungi, especially Rhizoctonia, indicates that possible soil-borne complexes may have to be taken into account in integrated pest management programmes that include root knot nematodes.