Abstract:
Root-knot nematodes are parasitic microorganisms that attack the roots of almost all species
on plants. They cause devastating effects on important crops throughout the world. The aim of
this study was to evaluate the abundance of root knot nematodes in different crop fields in
University of Embu. Different crop fields were identified and 10 crops were uprooted randomly
and rated for galling severity using a scale of 1 to 9. Differences in galling severity between
different were compared using analysis of variance using R statistical software. Means were
separated using Tukey’s test. There was a significant difference in galling severity between the
plants with spinach and tomato having the highest rate of galling severity. The results indicate
that nematode management strategies should be implemented in the University.
