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Evaluation ofAmaranthus sp. andVernonia amygdalina, and soil amendments with poultry manure for the management of root-knot nematodes on eggplant

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The suppressive effect of vernonia (Vernonia amygdalina), amaranth (Amarathus sp.) and poultry manure on root-knot nematodes (RKNs) (Meloidogyne spp.) infecting eggplant (Solanum macrocarpon) was studied at two sites in southern Benin naturally infested with these nematodes. After 3 months, soil and root-inhabiting RKN populations were significantly less (P≦0.05) in the plots cropped with vernonia, amaranth, and eggplant amended with poultry manure (PM) at the rate of 40 t ha−1 as compared with the rate of 20 t ha−1 and with the control. Poultry manure was more effective after 2 months than after 3 months. Overall, vernonia was the most effective treatment affecting RKN populations in the roots and the soil. The use of these treatments in nematode management through rotation and co-planted crops is discussed.

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  1. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Parakou, Parakou, Republic of Benin

    Leonard Afouda

  2. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Cotonou, Republic of Benin

    Hugues Baimey

  3. Groupe d’Expertise et de Consultation en Agriculture Durable, Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin

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Afouda, L., Baimey, H. & Fanou, H. Evaluation ofAmaranthus sp. andVernonia amygdalina, and soil amendments with poultry manure for the management of root-knot nematodes on eggplant. Phytoparasitica 36, 368–376 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02980816

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