Biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes :
Stirling, Graham R.,
Biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes : soil ecosystem management in sustainable agriculture / Graham R. Stirling, Biological Crop Protection Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia. - 2nd edition. - 1 online resource (xxiv, 510 pages) : illustrations, charts
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ecosystem Services and the Concept of "Integrated Soil Biology Management" -- The Soil Environment and the Soil-Root Interface -- The Soil Food Web and the Soil Nematode Community -- Global Food Security, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture -- Nematophagous Fungi and Oomycetes -- Nematodes, Mites and Collembola as Predators of Nematodes, and the Role of Generalist Predators -- Obligate Parasites of Nematodes : Viruses and Bacteria in the Genus Pasteuria -- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Endophytic Fungi, Bacterial Endophytes and Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria -- Suppression of Nematodes and Other Soilborne Pathogens with Organic Amendments -- Specific Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes -- Integrated Soil Biology Management : The Pathway to Enhanced Natural Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes -- Biological Products for Nematode Management -- Biological Control as a Component of Integrated Nematode Management : The Way Forward -- A Practical Guide to Improving Soil Health and Enhancing Suppressiveness to Nematode Pests.
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This book is subdivided into six sections. After an initial introductory chapter, the second section covers the soil environment and the organisms that live in soil, and how they are influenced by plants and farming systems. The third and fourth sections deal with the natural enemies of nematodes (parasitic and predatory fungi, invertebrate predators, bacterial parasites and viruses), and a diverse range of fungal and bacterial symbionts that have the capacity to interfere in some way with nematode development. Methods of reducing populations of plant-parasitic nematodes through biological means are discussed in the fifth section, with a particular focus on a concept referred to as 'integrated soil biology management'. The final section summarizes the main points made in the book, and offers some suggestions on priorities for future research. It also includes a chapter that encourages advisors and practitioners to think about the biological status of their soils, and provides guidelines on how soil biological processes can be utilized to reduce losses from nematode pests.
Plant nematodes--Biological control.
Soil management.
Plant Cropping Systems.
Plant Pests, (New March 2000)
Biological Control.
Soil Biology.
Pathogens, Parasites and Infectious Diseases (Wild Animals), (New March 2000)
Biological control.
Biological control agents.
Endosymbionts.
Farming systems.
Natural enemies.
Nematode control.
Nematophagous fungi.
Parasites.
Pest control.
Plant parasitic nematodes.
Predators.
Soil biology.
SB998.N4 / S85 2014eb
632/.6257
Biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes : soil ecosystem management in sustainable agriculture / Graham R. Stirling, Biological Crop Protection Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia. - 2nd edition. - 1 online resource (xxiv, 510 pages) : illustrations, charts
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ecosystem Services and the Concept of "Integrated Soil Biology Management" -- The Soil Environment and the Soil-Root Interface -- The Soil Food Web and the Soil Nematode Community -- Global Food Security, Soil Health and Sustainable Agriculture -- Nematophagous Fungi and Oomycetes -- Nematodes, Mites and Collembola as Predators of Nematodes, and the Role of Generalist Predators -- Obligate Parasites of Nematodes : Viruses and Bacteria in the Genus Pasteuria -- Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Endophytic Fungi, Bacterial Endophytes and Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria -- Suppression of Nematodes and Other Soilborne Pathogens with Organic Amendments -- Specific Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes -- Integrated Soil Biology Management : The Pathway to Enhanced Natural Suppression of Plant-parasitic Nematodes -- Biological Products for Nematode Management -- Biological Control as a Component of Integrated Nematode Management : The Way Forward -- A Practical Guide to Improving Soil Health and Enhancing Suppressiveness to Nematode Pests.
Access limited to subscribing institution.
This book is subdivided into six sections. After an initial introductory chapter, the second section covers the soil environment and the organisms that live in soil, and how they are influenced by plants and farming systems. The third and fourth sections deal with the natural enemies of nematodes (parasitic and predatory fungi, invertebrate predators, bacterial parasites and viruses), and a diverse range of fungal and bacterial symbionts that have the capacity to interfere in some way with nematode development. Methods of reducing populations of plant-parasitic nematodes through biological means are discussed in the fifth section, with a particular focus on a concept referred to as 'integrated soil biology management'. The final section summarizes the main points made in the book, and offers some suggestions on priorities for future research. It also includes a chapter that encourages advisors and practitioners to think about the biological status of their soils, and provides guidelines on how soil biological processes can be utilized to reduce losses from nematode pests.
Plant nematodes--Biological control.
Soil management.
Plant Cropping Systems.
Plant Pests, (New March 2000)
Biological Control.
Soil Biology.
Pathogens, Parasites and Infectious Diseases (Wild Animals), (New March 2000)
Biological control.
Biological control agents.
Endosymbionts.
Farming systems.
Natural enemies.
Nematode control.
Nematophagous fungi.
Parasites.
Pest control.
Plant parasitic nematodes.
Predators.
Soil biology.
SB998.N4 / S85 2014eb
632/.6257