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<p>A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of natural farming inputs, <i>Neemastra, Agniastra</i>, and <i>Brahmastra</i> for the management of root-knot nematodes (<i>Meloidogyne</i> spp.) in tomato under field conditions. The natural farming inputs were prepared following standard protocols and applied as root dip treatments prior to transplanting, followed by soil drenching (500&#xa0;mL per plant) at 0, 15, 30, and 45&#xa0;days after transplanting. Pooled data over two years revealed that <i>Agniastra</i> (800&#xa0;mL/10 L water), applied as root dip followed by drenching, recorded the lowest root-knot index (RKI) and nematode population, along with the highest fruit yield among all treatments. Other treatments, including <i>Neemastra</i> and <i>Brahmastra</i>, also significantly reduced nematode infestation compared to the untreated control. The study demonstrates that natural farming inputs, particularly <i>Agniastra</i>, offer an effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative for managing root-knot nematodes in tomato.</p>

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Harnessing Neemastra, Agniastra, and Brahmastra for sustainable management of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in tomato

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    2026年7月11日

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  • Ajay Kumar Maru,
  • R. K. Thumar

摘要

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of natural farming inputs, Neemastra, Agniastra, and Brahmastra for the management of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in tomato under field conditions. The natural farming inputs were prepared following standard protocols and applied as root dip treatments prior to transplanting, followed by soil drenching (500 mL per plant) at 0, 15, 30, and 45 days after transplanting. Pooled data over two years revealed that Agniastra (800 mL/10 L water), applied as root dip followed by drenching, recorded the lowest root-knot index (RKI) and nematode population, along with the highest fruit yield among all treatments. Other treatments, including Neemastra and Brahmastra, also significantly reduced nematode infestation compared to the untreated control. The study demonstrates that natural farming inputs, particularly Agniastra, offer an effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable alternative for managing root-knot nematodes in tomato.