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REVIEW article

Front. Microbiol.
Sec. Microbe and Virus Interactions with Plants
Volume 15 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1510036

The Role of Bacillus Species in the Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

Provisionally accepted
Vasantha-Srinivasan Prabhakaran Vasantha-Srinivasan Prabhakaran 1Ki Beom Park Ki Beom Park 2Kil Yong Kim Kil Yong Kim 1Woo-Jin Jung Woo-Jin Jung 1Yeon Soo Han Yeon Soo Han 1*
  • 1 Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
  • 2 Invirustech Co., Inc, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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    Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs), including root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.), cyst nematodes (Heterodera and Globodera spp.), and other economically significant nematode species, pose severe threats to global agriculture. These nematodes employ diverse survival strategies, such as dormancy in cysts or robust infective juvenile stages. Consequently, their management is challenging. Traditional control methods, such as the use of chemical nematicides, are increasingly scrutinized because of environmental and health concerns. This review focuses on the specific mechanisms employed by Bacillus spp., including nematicidal compound production, systemic resistance induction, and cuticle degradation, to target rootknot and cyst nematodes. These mechanisms offer sustainable solutions for managing nematodes and promoting soil health by enhancing microbial diversity and nutrient cycling.An integrated approach leveraging Bacillus-based biocontrol is proposed to maximize efficacy and agricultural sustainability.

    Keywords: Plant-parasitic nematodes, biocontrol, Bacillus spp., Nematicidal compounds, Integrated Pest Management

    Received: 12 Oct 2024; Accepted: 18 Dec 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Prabhakaran, Park, Kim, Jung and Han. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Yeon Soo Han, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea

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