Description
Book SynopsisPlant-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.
Table of ContentsI: Phytonematodes and Biocontrol Agents 1: Impact of Phytonematodes on Agriculture Economy 2: Significance of Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes II: Nematophagous Fungi 3: Nematophagous Fungi as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 4: Nematophagous Fungi: Ecology, Diversity and Geographical Distribution 5: Nematophagous Fungi: Virulence Mechanisms 6: Nematophagous Fungi: Formulation, Mass Production and Application Technology 7: Nematophagous Fungi: Commercialization 8: Nematophagous Fungi: Regulations and Safety III: Nematophagous Bacteria 9: Nematophagous Bacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 10: Nematophagous Bacteria: Virulence Mechanisms 11: Nematophagous Bacteria: Survival Biology 12: Nematophagous Bacteria: Field Application and Commercialization 13: Novel Bacteria Species in Nematode Biocontrol IV: Mites 14: Mites as Biocontrol Agent of Phytonematodes V: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria 15: Plant Growth-promoting Rhizobacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VI: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi 16: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VII: Predatory Nematodes 17: Predatory Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes VIII: Conclusions and Future Directions 18: Factors affecting Commercial Success of Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes 19: Limitations, Research Needs and Future Prospects in the Biological Control of Phytonematodes
