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The Ecology of Nematophagous Fungi in Natural Environments

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Nematode-Trapping Fungi

Part of the book series: Fungal Diversity Research Series ((FDRS,volume 23))

Abstract

Nematode-trapping fungi have extensively been studied both because of their unique predatory life history and because they are potential biocontrol agents of economically important plant- and animal- parasitic nematodes. Fundamental knowledge of the ecology of these fungi is therefore essential before the value of such biocontrol methods can be assessed. The ecology of nematode-trapping fungi is reviewed in this chapter. Topics dealt with include occurrence and habitats, geographical and seasonal distribution, quantification of abundance, and effects of soil conditions and nematode density on their distribution. Competition between nematodes and nematophagous fungi, the effect of fungistasis and extreme ecological factors such as heavy metals and salinity on these fungi, and their genetic diversity and speciation are included in this chapter.

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Zhang, Y., Zhang, KQ., Hyde, K. (2014). The Ecology of Nematophagous Fungi in Natural Environments. In: Zhang, KQ., Hyde, K. (eds) Nematode-Trapping Fungi. Fungal Diversity Research Series, vol 23. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8730-7_4

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