| abstract |
the invention relates to materials and method for attracting and controlling phytopathogenic nematodes. in specific embodiments, compositions are provided that comprise the valerian root, which removes the nematodes from the plants, and / or a composition based on microbes comprising nematicidal microorganisms and / or their growth by-products, which control the nematodes by means of contact. the compositions can be applied to a plant's environment, including the soil, to attract and control nematodes, and to reduce and / or prevent plant damage caused by nematodes. |