Lesion Nematode(Pratylenchus coffeae)

Symptoms

• The nematode causes heavy root damage, which subsequently leads to poor growth of chrysanthemum.
• The symptoms are in the form of stunting of plants with premature yellowing and drying of leaves.
• Reduced flower size and dark lesions on the roots.

Management

• Application of neem cake @ 1ton/ha or Carbofuran @ 2kg/ha reduces the nematode population.