Sustainable strategies for management of the "false root-knot nematode"; Nacobbus spp

LAX, PAOLA; PASSONE, MARÍA A.; BECERRA, ALEJANDRA G.; SOSA, ANA L.; CIANCIO, AURELIO; FINETTI-SIALER, MARIELLA M.; ROSSO, LAURA C.

Frontiers in Plant Science

Frontiers Media

Año: 2022 vol. 13

This review reports findings on the application of environmentally benign treatments to manage Nacobbus spp. Biological control strategies, such as the use of different organisms (mainly bacteria, fungi and entomopathogenic nematodes) and other eco-compatible approaches (such as metabolites,essential oils, plant extracts, phytohormones and amendments), either alone or as part of a combined control strategy, are discussed. Knowledge of potential sources of resistance for genetic improvement for crops susceptible to Nacobbus spp. are also reported. The sustainable strategies outlined here offer immediate benefits, not only to counter the pathogen, but also as good alternatives to improve crop health and growth.