Accurate identification of fungal phytopathogens is essential for virtually all aspects of plant
pathology, from fundamental research on the biology of pathogens to the control of the …

The nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia var. chlamydosporia is one of the
most studied biological control agents against plant (semi-) endo-parasitic nematodes of the …

This new edition of Fungi in Ecosystem Processes continues the unique approach of
examining the roles of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions. It explores how …

Accurate disease diagnosis and precise identification of any pathogens involved is an
essential prerequisite for understanding plant diseases and controlling them effectively …

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 …

Conventional methods to identify fungi have often relied on identification of disease
symptoms, isolation and culturing of environmental organisms, and laboratory identification …

Metarhizium robertsii is a common soil fungus that occupies a specialized ecological niche
as an endophyte and an insect pathogen. Previously, we showed that the endophytic …

Environmental and health concerns over the use of chemical pesticides have increased the
need for alternative measures in the control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Biological control …

The Paecilomyces lilacinus is the most widely tested fungus for the control of root-knot and
cyst nematodes. The fungus has also been implicated in a number of human and animal …

Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are serious pests in commercial potato production, causing
yield losses valued at approximately $300 million in the European Community. The …