Biocontrol Agents of Phytonematodes

Nematophagous fungi are an important, fascinating group of soil microorganisms that can suppress the populations of plant-parasitic nematodes. They have been studied over several decades and the beautiful micrographs of these fungi trapping nematodes have marveled scientists and students alike. These remarkable fungi are also important potential biocontrol agents of nematodes diseases of plants and animals, they produce a swathe of natural chemicals and are model organisms for gene functional studies. The researcher has been working on many aspects of nematode-trapping fungi for more than 20 years.