NEMATODES ASSOCIATED WITH CHILLI AND THEIR CONTROL

Chilli is an important cash crop in Pakistan and is grown on a large scale in the Province of Sindh. Chilli are excellent source of vitamin A, B, C, E and P. Processed form of chilli retain most of their vitamin C content except for dried ones. It is exported from Pakistan in different forms: fresh chilli, stalkless chilli, green chilli, chilli powder, etc. A number of nematodes were found associated with chilli rhizosphere soil. Management strategies and cropping sequences including chilli are studied in detail. The information is useful for nematologists, plant pathologists, students, teachers and research workers in this field.

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Dr Aly Khan CV: Specialization: Parasitology, Qualification: M.Phil, Ph.D, Research: 28 years, Administrative: 8 years, Member editorial of several reputed journals and scientific bodies, Co-editor of Proceedings of Parasitology, Received a number of medals and certificates from various science institutes. Working as Director, CDRI, PARC, Karachi