Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are sedentary parasites of the roots of plants and are
considered some of the most damaging pests in agriculture. Since RKN target the root …

This review by a multidisciplinary team maps key components and emerging connections
within the intellectual landscape of agroecology. We attempt to extend and preview …

Plant-parasitic nematodes are one of multiple causes of soil-related sub-optimal crop
performance. This book integrates soil health and sustainable agriculture with nematode …

Free-living nematodes are well-recognized as an abundant and ubiquitous component of
benthic communities in inland waters. Compelling evidence from soil and marine …

Soil food webs perform the important ecosystem services necessary to maintain both
agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. Higher trophic levels in soil food webs can …

Predatory nematodes feed on soil microorganisms including plant parasitic nematodes.
They reduce populations of plant parasitic nematodes in virtually all soils because of their …

Plant-parasitic nematodes are important pests, causing billions of dollars damage to the
world's food and fibre crops. However, from an ecological perspective, this group of …

Predatory nematodes play an important role in maintaining the population of plant parasitic
nematodes and other soil biota in soil ecosystem. Based on feeding apparatus and feeding …

This chapter outlines the historical records of insect nematology before highlighting the
major groups of beneficial nematodes. These include entomopathogenic nematodes to use …

Plant-parasitic nematodes are microscopic roundworms that live in many habitats. They
cause substantial problems to major crops throughout the world, including vegetables, fruits …