P

Nematodes in Banana

Pest● mediumStage 3: Critical growth stage

SYMPTOMS

It is a migratory endoparasite, completing its entire life cycle within the root and causing decay of the whole root cortex. On roots, initial damage can be seen as small dark purplish-red lesions on the outer part of the roots. Nematode enters the roots as well as corms and causes usually induce reddish brown cortical lesions which are characteristic feature of the disease. Lesions are clearly seen when an infected root is split longitudinally. Root and rhizome necrosis is manifested by the retarded growth, leaf yellowing and falling of mature plants

Expert Crop Consultation

Get personalized advice from our agronomy team

Issue 1
Severity:
All times in IST