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ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES:
Microscopic worms that either stick
their heads on a plant to suck the
sap or actually spend their lives
inside the plant. They attack roots
Chapter 4
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Root-knot Nematodes
of various plants and form galls or
root knots. Infested plants wilt or
die due to the inability of the
damaged root systems to supply
enough water to their tops.
2. The pesticide also kills beneficial microorganisms, which
control the disease germs. An imbalance in microorganisms
occurs.
3. The resurgence of new and resistant diseases creates a
further imbalance of micro-organisms.
Though chemical pest control temporarily demonstrates quick
action, it cannot solve the problem permanently. The only
permanent solution is pest management, which considers the root
causes and deals with the problems based on the rules of nature.
4.4 Natural Pest Management
The basic guiding principle of natural pest management is that
there is no such thing as a pest problem. If the ecological balance
in the agricultural land is not disturbed then the appearance of the