Further Experiments on the Chemical Control of Nematodes in Plantains (Musa acuminata x M. balbisiana, AAB)

Abstract

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of three nematicides in the control of nematodes that affect plantain (Musa acuminata x M. balbisiana, AAB): one at the Corozal Agricultural Substation and the other at the Gurabo Substation. The results show that all of the three doses of Dasanit 15G. Mobcap 10G, and Furadan 10G tested were effective in controlling nematodes, increasing yield, and extending the useful life of the plantation so that three crops were harvested without renovating the plantation.