Biocontrol agents of phytonematodes
Biocontrol agents of phytonematodes [electronic resource]
Edited by T. H. Askary, P. R. P. Martinelli.
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- Wallingford UK CABI 2015
- 470pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
Plant-parasitic nematodes are recognized as one of the limiting factors in crop production all over the world. They impair the quality of crops and cause significant yield losses, seriously threatening global food security. Management of these creatures is a vital aspect of the agricultural process and has often depended upon the use of hazardous chemical nematicides, but the disadvantages of these substances have created interest in searching for alternate safe methods of phytonematode management. This book highlights the use of biocontrol agents as a novel, eco-friendly approach in the management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Besides covering the ecology, diversity and geographical distribution, survival biology and virulence mechanisms of potential biocontrol agents, their limitations have also been described. Reviewing biocontrol agents such as nematophafous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, the book discusses future research needs in detail. Written in a clear and informative style by eminent nematologists from around the world, this book provides a source of valuable information for researchers, teachers, students of plant nematologym enabling them to plan better strategies for managing plant-parasitic nematodes.
9781780643762
10.1079/9781780643755.0000 doi
biological control agents entomopathogens parasites Nematoda survival pathogens insect nematodes virulence predacious mites entomophilic nematodes insect viruses predators entomopathogenic bacteria predatory mites Acari predaceous mites nematodes viruses pests viruses of animals biological control organisms viruses of insects natural enemies Arachnida nematophagous fungi nematopathogenic fungus biocontrol agents mites plant parasites animals fungus eukaryotes animal viruses plant parasitic nematodes eelworms plant pests invertebrates arthropods nematophilic fungi
Plant-parasitic nematodes are recognized as one of the limiting factors in crop production all over the world. They impair the quality of crops and cause significant yield losses, seriously threatening global food security. Management of these creatures is a vital aspect of the agricultural process and has often depended upon the use of hazardous chemical nematicides, but the disadvantages of these substances have created interest in searching for alternate safe methods of phytonematode management. This book highlights the use of biocontrol agents as a novel, eco-friendly approach in the management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Besides covering the ecology, diversity and geographical distribution, survival biology and virulence mechanisms of potential biocontrol agents, their limitations have also been described. Reviewing biocontrol agents such as nematophafous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, the book discusses future research needs in detail. Written in a clear and informative style by eminent nematologists from around the world, this book provides a source of valuable information for researchers, teachers, students of plant nematologym enabling them to plan better strategies for managing plant-parasitic nematodes.
9781780643762
10.1079/9781780643755.0000 doi
biological control agents entomopathogens parasites Nematoda survival pathogens insect nematodes virulence predacious mites entomophilic nematodes insect viruses predators entomopathogenic bacteria predatory mites Acari predaceous mites nematodes viruses pests viruses of animals biological control organisms viruses of insects natural enemies Arachnida nematophagous fungi nematopathogenic fungus biocontrol agents mites plant parasites animals fungus eukaryotes animal viruses plant parasitic nematodes eelworms plant pests invertebrates arthropods nematophilic fungi