Biological control of nematodes infecting eggplant in Egypt

Abstract Background Eggplant is of great renown in Egypt and worldwide as it favorable high value vegetable crop. Yet, many plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) can penetrate the roots this plant feed on it, causing heavy losses its yield. Meloidogyne spp. (root-knot nematodes, RKNs) Rotylenchulus reniformis rank among these parasites Egypt. Main body abstract This review compiles PPN ecology, biology economic from pest management point view. Applying production practices other preventive methods against PPNs should be a priority. Accelerating unprecedented public concern about excessive use chemical nematicides leading to health problems, development resistance, environmental contamination, has boosted interest developing eco-friendly biologicals safe substitutional materials. Hence, biological control agents (BCAs) are reviewed herein prove that they quintessential nematode eggplant Thus, BCAs reliably operate with agricultural inputs integrated programs nematodes. Short conclusion A few paradigms shown which foster BCA practical via additive or synergistic relation compatible such compost, chemicals, manure. Upgrading their delivery techniques, beneficial interaction persistence fields nematode-infected eggplants broadly tested greatly disseminated.