The aim of this review was to undertake a survey of researchers working with plant‐parasitic
nematodes in order to determine a 'top 10'list of these pathogens based on scientific and …

Plant parasitic nematodes are a major problem for growers worldwide, causing severe crop
losses. Several conventional strategies, such as chemical nematicides and biofumigation …

About 90% of rice is produced and consumed in Asia, where the demand for rice is on the
increase due to increasing population. Rice is a semiaquatic plant and grows well under …

A major challenge facing agricultural scientists today is the need to secure food for an
increasing world population. This growth occurs predominantly in developing, mostly …

This chapter discusses the global impact of phytonematodes on crop production and
presents a recent assessment of crop losses caused by these tiny creatures. The habitat …

Rhizosphere is the portion of soil that is exposed to the root activity. It is hot spot for microbial
activities which support the plant growth and development in different ways. Microbial …

This paper describes the development of a biological control system for Meloidogyne
graminicola using rice root inoculations of the bacterium, Bacillus megaterium, which was …

This paper focuses on the economically important nematodes infesting cereal grains (wheat,
barley, maize, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet), including their distribution, biology …

Rice (Oryza sativa), the staple food of more than half of the population of the world, is an
important target to provide food security and livelihoods for millions. Imminent water crisis …

Simple Summary New risks to plant health are constantly emerging. Such is the case of the
rice root knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola, adapted to flooded conditions and …