Publications by authors named "Jiale Xi"
Pest Manag Sci
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are highly destructive pests that threaten global food security, and controlling them is challenging.
- The study found that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cadavers infected by certain entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), specifically Steinernema feltiae and S. carpocapsae, can significantly harm RKNs at various life stages.
- The key compound dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) demonstrated strong nematicidal effects, inhibiting egg hatching and reducing nematode populations in tomato plants by a significant margin.
