Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management (1+1)

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Course Title: Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and their Management (1+1)

Theory: History and development of Nematology, Definition, Economic Importance, General Characters of plant parasitic nematodes, their morphology and biology, Symptomatology and management of important plant parasitic nematodes of fruits (tropical, subtropical and temperate), vegetables, tubers, ornamentals, spice and plantation crops. Role of nematodes in plant disease complex.
Practical: Methods of sampling and extraction of nematodes from soil and plant parts. Killing, fixing and preparation of temporary and permanent mounts. Nematicides and their use. Collection and preservation of nematode infested plant specimens.