Sansão Augusto Germano

Eco-friendly management of root-knot nematodes in lettuce using biological and cultural practices: fallow, removal of infested roots, garlic-based cropping systems, and Bacillus subtilis BV09

Root-knot nematodes (RKN, Meloidogyne spp.) are plant-parasitic nematodes economically important for several horticultural crops. RKN management is difficult and expensive, requiring approaches that consider ecosystem balance to maintain RKN population below damaging levels. Garlic cultivation and Bacillus subtilis BV0...