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An extensive survey was carried out for isolation of plant parasitic nematodes associated with date-palm of Lasbela district, Balochistan, Pakistan. Lasbela was notified as a district in 1954 with Uthal as its headquarters. The district is situated on the southern coast of Balochistan between 24° 53 to 25° 42 North latitudes and 65° 15 and 67° 27 East longitudes. The date-palm trees in the district were infested by a number of pathogens including nematodes which eventually reduce its yield. A total of six nematode species were recorded. For control poultry manure and oil-cakes were evaluated for their nematicidal potential.This information is useful for parasitology, students, teachers and researchers working in this field.

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Dr Aly Khan CV: Specialization: Parasitology, Qualification: M.Phil, Ph.D, Research: 28 years, Administrative: 8 years, Member editorial of several reputed journals and scientific bodies, Co-editor of Proceedings of Parasitology, Received a number of medals and certificates from various science institutes. Working as Director, CDRI, PARC, Karachi

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