Biofumigation as a promising tool for managing plant parasitic nematodes. A review
Journal Title: Scientia Agriculturae - Year 2015, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
Biofumigation is defined as a process that occurs when volatile compounds with pes¬ticidal properties are released during decomposition of plant materials or animal products. Cruciferous plants belonging to Brassica spp. contain glucosinolate com¬pounds. A number of toxic and volatile products (e.g. thiocyanate, isothiocyanate) are known to be released from these com¬pounds during biodegradation. Caliente Mustards have been bred specifically for biofumigation and green manuring. The gas is produced when plant cells are damaged by crushing or chopping and compounds come into contact with an enzyme called myrosinase in the presence of water and produces D-glucose, isothiocyanate (bio- fumigant) and niitrite. Broccoli and cabbage belonging to Brassica species have been tested for their ability to suppress root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita. Fewer studies have been conducted on the use of non-brassicas as possible suppressors of soil plant pathogens as melon and tomato to manage root knot nematode M. incognita. Certain factors as soil temperature, plant residue, soil depth and moisture proved to affect biofumigation process.
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M. M. A. Youssef
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- DOI 10.15192/PSCP.SA.2015.10.3.115-118
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