Farmers are facing serious plant protection issues and phytosanitary risks, in particular in
the tropics. Such issues are food insecurity, lower income in traditional low-input …

Application of organic soil amendments is a traditional control method for plant–parasitic
nematodes and it is considered a part of nematode-management programs. A variety of …

Management of soilborne pests and diseases in cropping systems is often highly
challenging—in implementation of acceptable methodologies and in dealing with secondary …

Given the large yield losses attributed to plant-parasitic nematodes and the limited
availability of sustainable control strategies, new plant-parasitic nematode control strategies …

The role of glucosinolates in aboveground plant–insect and plant–pathogen interactions has
been studied widely in both natural and managed ecosystems. Fewer studies have …

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 …

Biofumigation is a term originally coined to describe the suppressive effects derived from the
biocidal hydrolysis products, notably the isothiocyanates, arising from glucosinolate …

The intensification of agriculture has created concerns about soil degradation and toxicity of
agricultural chemicals to non-target organisms. As a result, there is great urgency for …

Multi-service cover crops grown during the fallow period between two main cash crops are a
tool to support sustainable crop production. Crucifer-legume mixtures may provide improved …

Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are an important damaging biotic agent for numerous
crops around the world, causing serious losses directly and indirectly. Cultural and chemical …