Studies on nematicidal principle of Glory Lily Gloriosa superba L

Glory lily (Gloriosa superba L.) is an important medicinal plant belonging to the family Liliaceae. It is a high value medicinal crop commercially cultivated in India particularly in Tamil Nadu. It is recognized as state flower of Tamil Nadu.Plant parasitic nematodes are among the major non insect pests confronting agriculturists throughout the world. Among the PPN root knot nematode Meloidogyne spp. is found worldwide in distribution and affect many economically important crops.The chemical approach for the management of these nematodes has been successful but has become less attractive due to increasing environmental concerns. In the recent years these chemical nematicides are being gradually replaced by botanical nematicides. Many chemical compounds have now been withdrawn from use promoting the need for new safe and effective options . There is an increasing interest in discovering nematicidal compounds in plants .The use of plant products is one of the most promising alternatives to observe the possibility of their nematicidal / nematostatic properties for the management of nematodes.