Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are considered a limiting factor for tomato production, causing substantial economic losses. Several control measures have been used to control RKNs in infested areas, such as crop rotation or succession with non-host species, using resistant cultivars, and applying chemical and biological nematicides.
Here, we examined the control effect of six microbiological products (Ag109 -Bacillus velezensis, Votivo Prime -B. firmus, Quartzo -B. subtilis and B. licheniformis, Veraneio -B. amyloliquefaciens, Nemat -Purpureocillium lilacinum, and Rizotec -Pochonia chlamydosporia) against different species of Meloidogyne in tomatoes cultivated in a greenhouse.
These products were evaluated under field conditions to verify their impact on root-associated nematode populations and agronomic and physicochemical traits of fruits from grafted and non-grafted tomato plants.
Source: Frontiers In.