Determination of Root-Knot Nematodes, Meloidogyne spp. (Tylenchida: Meloidogynidae) in Greenhouse Areas in Simav District of Kütahya Province

Abstract

One of the most important factors threatening vegetable production is the plant parasitic nematodes in greenhouses. The determination of the infection rate of root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp. (Tylenchida: Meloidogynidae) was aimed in existing greenhouse areas of Simav district. A total of 60 greenhouses were examined randomly in surveys carried out in 2015 and 2016. Thus, the rate of vegetables roots infection with nematodes were investigated. A total of 81.7% of greenhouses made grounded agriculture was determined to be infected with root-knot nematodes. Some farmers have been forced to soilless agriculture because greenhouse is infected with especially these nematodes and soil-borne diseases. It was observed that 26.7% of the total greenhouses made soilless agriculture.

Key words: Greenhouse, Kütahya, Meloidogyne, root knot nematode, Simav