Prevalence of phytophagous nematodes in rhizosphere of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) in parbhani district, Maharashtra, India

A survey was conducted in Parbhani district to know the prevalence of plant parasitic nematodes in okra field. Six phytophagous nematodes viz. Mebidogyne incognita, Rotylenchulus reniformis, Helicotylenchus sp., Tylenchorhynchus sp., Hoplolairnus indicus and Aphelenchus avenue were encountered in rhizosphere of okra on farmer's fields of Parbhani District. The Meloidogyne incognita was found to be the most predominant nematode species and which might be associated with stunted growth, yellowing of leaves and temporary wilting in okra.