Evaluation of Resistance in Indian Rice to Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola): Insights from Field and Histopathological Studies.

ABSTRACT: Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop for over half of the global population, yet its cultivation faces significant threats from biotic stresses, particularly root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.). Among these, M. graminicola poses a major challenge in rice-growing regions, leading to substantial yield losses. This study evaluated the resistance of 348 rice varieties to M. graminicola through controlled pot and field experiments over two years (2023 and 2024). Varieties were classified based on gall index, revealing a spectrum of susceptibility from highly susceptible to highly resistant. Notably, varieties such as JR-1124 and JR-403 exhibited high gall index, while others like RP-5219-9-7-3-2-1-1, NPT-10, MTU 1390 (IR17M1172), Kushiari, RP 6750-RMS-2-23-67-91, Sonkharchi, Sugandha-3, H

SUBMITTER: Gautam V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12508394 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature