Plant health is strongly influenced by the interactions between parasites/pathogens and
beneficial microorganisms. In this chapter we will summarize the up-to date knowledge on …

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 …

This paper presents the geographical distribution, biology and life cycle, symptoms of
damage, pathotypes, races or biotypes, survival and spread, economic importance, and …

The nematophagous fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia (Goddard) Zare & Gams, has been
investigated as a potential biological control agent for use in integrated pest management …

Pochonia chlamydosporia (Pc123) is a fungal parasite of nematode eggs which can
colonize endophytically barley and tomato roots. In this paper we use culturing as well as …

Meloidogyne enterolobii is one of the most important root-knot nematode in tropical regions,
due to its ability to overcome resistance mechanisms of a number of host plants. The lack of …

Root-knot nematodes limit horticultural crop production in Mexico where management is
mainly based on nematicides that represent a risk to health and the environment. Thus …

Coffee crop is of high importance to the Brazilian agriculture, but plant-parasitic nematodes,
especially the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne paranaensis, can reduce the productivities …

This chapter describes the nematode parasites of coffee and cocoa. Information is given on
their distribution, biology and life cycle, symptoms of damage, pathotypes (races or …

Some nematophagous fungi control nematodes and are also able to compensate the
damage they cause in plant roots. However, the effects of these fungi on plant growth …