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Margosa is a highly effective product in reducing root-knot population belongs to

A. Acacia arabica

B. Azadirachta indica

C. Citrullus colosynthes

D. Pongamia glabra

Answer: Option B

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Margosa is a highly effective product in reducing the root-knot population belonging to Azadirachta indica.
Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, nimtree, or Indian lilac, also known as Margosa is a tree in the mahogany family Meliaceae.
Root-knot nematodes are one of the plant-damaging nematodes in agriculture causing a projected annual yield loss of 12% worldwide. These nematodes burrow into the soft tissues of root tips and young roots and cause the nearby root cells to divide and enlarge.
Neem is effective in reducing root-knot nematode population.

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