Question: In Rajasthan, 50% losses are caused from a single nematode, which is:
Options:
Anguina tritici
Heterodera avenae
Meloidogyne Sp.
Ditylenchus sp.
✅Explanation:
In Rajasthan, the cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae) is a major pest responsible for significant yield losses in wheat and barley crops. Under severe infestations, it can cause yield losses of up to 50% or even more. This nematode is particularly problematic in the sandy soils of Rajasthan, where it can thrive and reproduce rapidly.
In Rajasthan, the cereal cyst nematode (Heterodera avenae) is a major pest responsible for significant yield losses in wheat and barley crops. Under severe infestations, it can cause yield losses of up to 50% or even more. This nematode is particularly problematic in the sandy soils of Rajasthan, where it can thrive and reproduce rapidly.