英文摘要 |
"Plant diseases caused by parasitic nematodes are widespread in Taiwan. The most destructive species in shaddock yard is citrus nematode, Tylenchulus semipenetrans, which causes serious diseases. Current management of citrus nematode primarily relies on application of nematicide, however, because chemicals create a potential hazard to the environment and human health, alternatives to nematicides are desirable. Based on the effectiveness of controlling tested nematodes in the greenhouse, Laboratory for Management of Plant-parasitic Nematode Diseases, Department of Plant Pathology, NCHU has developed the Lively Tiller-Management (LT-M) mixture - 40% crab shell powder, 40% castor pomace, 5% soybean powder, 10% marine algae powder and 5% molasses was formulated and added with Streptomyces saraceticus. The effect of LT-M mixture on the population of citrus nematode in shaddock yard has been conducted. The result showed that LT-M mixture, applied at the rate of 20 kg per shaddock tree, decreased significantly (P=0.05) the population density of citrus nematode compared to untreated control. Besides, LT-M mixture also increased the percentage of fruiting, number of fruit, single fruit weight and sugar content during the two harvest seasons, respectively." |