This chapter describes the main microbial antagonists of cyst nematodes, their mode of action and how such antagonists can be used in a sustainable manner to suppress cyst nematodes and improve crop yield.

This chapter discusses the field application of various control and management strategies that may be components of a broad IPM system for cyst nematode management. A summary of the available management strategies for species of cyst nematodes is also presented.

This paper describes the life cycle, behaviour, survival, cytogenetics, morphology, biochemical and molecular identification, interaction with other plant pathogens, management and control (using prevention, crop rotation, resistance, biological control agents and nematicides) of root-knot...

This chapter describes the life cycle, behaviour, morphology, pathotypes and races, biochemical and molecular diagnosis, interactions with other plant pathogens, and management (by prevention, crop rotation, resistance, biological and chemical control, and integrated method) of cyst nematodes...

Biological control of nematodes principally concerns the exploitation of microbial agents. As cultural methods of crop protection have profound effects on microbial abundance, diversity and activity in soil, it is appropriate that both approaches to nematode management are considered together. This ...

This book provides an overview (chapter 1) of the general biology, ecology and economic importance of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), and covers in detail the following: general morphology (chapter 2); taxonomy, identification and principal species (chapter 3); biochemical and molecular...

This chapter discusses the biological control of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) using microbial pathogens, endophytes and antagonists. Studies on endoparasitic bacteria, rhizosphere bacterium, nematophagous fungi, saprophagous fungi and endophytic fungi are summarized. The mass production...

This chapter focuses on current control practices and management strategies for root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) and on future developments that may affect management in intensive crop production systems. Chemical (fumigant nematicides, non-fumigant nematicides, and other compounds), cultural ...

This chapter discusses root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) management strategies for resource-poor regions. Preventive measures (use of healthy planting materials, heat treatment and quarantine), and cultural (removal of infected materials, flooding, mulching, application of soil amendments,...

This chapter covers the biological control of plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) using predators, nematophagous fungi, endophytic fungi and bacteria; application of biological control agents (selection of biological control agents and isolates, and inoculum production and formulation); integration of...