New strategies for the control of plant-parasitic nematodes

New nematode control measures are required due to the likely removal of eff ective nematicides from the market because of increasing concerns of possib le effects on human health and the environment. Biological control, organic and inorganic soil amendments, naturally occurring nematicides, induced re sistance, interruption of host recognition and transgenic plants will be a part of integrated management of plant-parasitic nematodes in the near futu re. The paper reports work carried out in Israel on these topics. (C) 2000 Society of Chemical Industry.