The last few years have witnessed the emergence of alternative measures to control plant
parasitic nematodes (PPNs). We briefly reviewed the potential of compost and the direct or …

The aim of the current study was to create a high quality growing medium blend that
replaces 70 vol% peat with 40 vol% woody green compost and 30 vol% bark compost and …

Trichoderma spp. are one of the most commercialized fungal biocontrol agents. To improve
its applicability, while preserving its effectiveness against diseases, a selection of composts …

The influence of infective juveniles (IJs) concentration, soil texture, IJ-host distance and
organic matter (OM) content, at different decomposition degree, on the activity of the …

To improve the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) as biocontrol agents in the
field, knowledge about the kinds of impact, which the physical nature of the agricultural soil …

Earthworms are ecological engineers that can contribute to the displacement of biological
control agents such as the entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and fungi (EPF). However …

Simple Summary Japanese beetle is a serious pest of many crops, including blueberry.
While the adult beetles feed on leaves, the grubs (immatures) feed on plant roots and can …

Composting is largely driven and mediated by microorganisms interacting with abiotic
factors. However, until recently our knowledge of compost microbes has been heavily …

Earthworms enhance soil structure, the decomposition of organic matter and the
dissemination of beneficial soil organisms such as the entomopathogenic nematodes …

While the nematicidal effectiveness of mulching against root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne
spp.) is calculated within organic crop protection, underlying mechanisms are not yet fully …