Author/Authors :
LAMOV?EK، LAMOV?EK نويسنده Microbiology, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Plant Protection Department, Hacquetova ulica 17, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia , , UREK، Gregor نويسنده Univerza v Ljubljani, Biotehni?ka fakulteta, Oddelek za agronomijo, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana , , TRDAN، Stanislav نويسنده Univerza v Ljubljani, Biotehni?ka fakulteta, Oddelek za agronomijo, Jamnikarjeva 101, SI-1000 Ljubljana ,
Abstract :
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are important pests
of many cultivated plants. Recently, the most efficient
chemical control products (e.g. methyl bromide) have now
been restricted due to their toxic characteristics. Research on
agents that work against root-knot nematodes and do not have
a detrimental impact on the environment is becoming
increasingly important. Advances in the last decades produced
quite a number of biocontrol products that are already
marketed. Some of the well-accepted commercial products
contain bacteria Bacillus firmus and Pasteuria penetrans, and
fungus Purpureocillium lilacinus. In this review we
summarize the antagonistic activity of bacteria and fungi, with
their advantages and limitations in biocontrol of root-knot
nematodes.
