Study on Foliar Nematode (Aphelenchoides besseyi) in Tuberose

Among the ornamental bulbous plants which are valued much by the aesthetic world for beauty and fragrance of their flowers, the tuberose occupies a very selective and special position to flower loving people because of their prettiness, elegance and sweet pleasant for cut-flower trade and essential oil industry. Plant parasitic nematodes are the major hindrance to successful tuberose cultivation. The foliar nematodes Aphelenchoides besseyi Christie has been identified as the key pest to this crop and is posing a serious threat to the tuberose cultivation all over the country. This nematode develops pin holes like brown spots on flower, stalks, entire in the growing flower buds. As a result, the flower stalk may become stunted with crippled flower head and distorted flowers. Even sometimes there may be no opening of flower bud at all. Market value of flower is highly reduced due to reduction of fragrance and change the colour of flower. This book brings you the detailed review on foliar nematode in tuberose and also the varietal screening and Pathogenicity studies in tuberose.