Highlighting the use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to chemical pesticides in the management of plant parasitic nematodes, Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes reviews the current progress and developments in the field. Tactful and successful exploitation of each biocontrol agent, i.e. nematophagous fungi, parasitic bacteria, predaceous mites, rhizobacteria, mycorrhiza and predaceous nematodes, has been described separately. The contributors are 23 eminent nematologists and their information has been compiled in 19 chapters.
I: 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
"Overall this volume will be useful for all scientists and students involved in phytonematode studies vis-a-vis the developmental aspects, biocontrol approaches and commercialization of products with a significant emphasis towards environmental safety aspects."
– Biopesticides International