author(s)
Manju Kumari, Dr. MK Sharma and Dr. BL Baheti

abstract
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the major vegetable crop grown in India. Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita is widely distributed in India and causes severe damage in tomato. Various nematicides have been so far used to control root-knot nematode are not only expensive but also hazardous to human and soil health. In view to reduce dependence on nematicides, alternative eco-friendly solutions have been tried. Present investigation was carried out to test the efficacy of fungal biocontrol agents (Trichoderma viride and Trichoderma asperellum) against root-knot nematode, M. incognita on tomato. Efficacy of fungal bio control agent’s viz., T. viride and T. asperellum has been evaluated to control the root-knot nematode, M. incognita. Results showed that the soil application of T. viride at 15 ml/kg soil was found best treatment in improving plant growth of tomato and significantly reduced reproduction of root-knot nematode on tomato, closely followed by T. viride at 10 ml/kg soil. T. viride at 10 ml/kg soil and T. asperellum at 15 ml/kg soil which also had almost similar impact in plant growth and nematode reproduction parameters.