Plant ash associated with liming can help the management of Pratylenchus brachyurus in Phaseolus vulgaris
摘要
Plant ash, derived from the burning of nutrient-rich plant material, has shown potential as both an alternative fertilizer and a soil acidity corrector. Its application in soil fertility enhancement and nematode management presents a promising strategy to reduce Brazil’s dependence on imported fertilizers while addressing environmental concerns related to ash disposal. This study aimed to evaluate the multiplication of Pratylenchus brachyurus in bean plants treated with different doses of plant ash combined with liming. The experiment followed a completely randomized design with 14 treatments and 6 replicates, assessing both plant growth parameters and nematode reproduction. The results showed that plant ash improved both shoot and root development while significantly reducing P. brachyurus multiplication, with suppression rates ranging from 46.65% to 85.28%. These findings highlight plant ash as a promising tool for managing root-lesion nematodes in bean crops.