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Soil Nematodes as a Means of Conservation of Soil Predatory Mites for Biocontrol.
- Source :
- Agronomy; Jan2023, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p32, 27p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Numerous lab and field studies have reported the potential of soil predatory mites for the biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes and arthropods pests. Most of these studies have utilized biocontrol agents in augmentative releases, essentially controlling the pest with the released predators. While this may be a valid approach, we hypothesize that conservation of soil mite predators with available, suitable, and accessible free-living nematodes as prey, will provide better agricultural ecosystem performance and long-range sustainability. In this manuscript, we review the relevant studies on soil predatory mite–nematode interactions and highlight their potential for conservation biological control of soil-borne pests. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of implementing environmentally sound soil management practices for the sustainability and conservation of functional soil food webs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20734395
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Agronomy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161422195
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13010032