Pedosphere 36(1): 186--199, 2026
ISSN 1002-0160/CN 32-1315/P
©2026 Soil Science Society of China
Published by Elsevier B.V. and Science Press
| Nematode-fungus interactions in agriculture: Elucidating the dynamics of pathogenic and biocontrol relationships and their prospects |
Lukman AHAMAD1, Sudeepta PATTANAYAK2, Arshad KHAN3, Aasha RANA4, Syeda N. BEGUM5, Sanwei YANG1 , Xin XIE1 |
1 College of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025 (China)
2 Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012 (India)
3 Section of Plant Pathology and Nematology, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002 (India)
4 Department of Zoology, Madhav University, Pindwara, Sirohi, Rajasthan 307026 (India)
5 Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal 731235 (India) |
| ABSTRACT |
| Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) (Meloidogyne sp., Globodera sp., and Pratylenchus sp.) and fungi are two of the most economically important groups of organisms affecting agricultural productivity worldwide. The interactions among PPNs, biocontrol fungi, and soil ecosystem can significantly impact plant health, disease management, and ecosystem functioning. We aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the complex relationships between PPNs and biocontrol fungi, including pathogenic and biocontrol interactions. We summarized the molecular and ecological mechanisms underlying these interactions, highlighting the key players, signaling pathways, and environmental factors that influence the interactions. We also reviewed current knowledge on fungus-based biocontrol strategies against PPNs, including the development of novel management approaches. Furthermore, we explored the prospects of nematode-fungus interactions in agriculture, including the potential applications and technologies, precision agriculture, and integrated pest management approaches. This review highlights the need for further research on nematode-fungus interactions and their impact on plant infection and productivity, with an emphasis on the development of sustainable and effective strategies for managing PPNs and enhancing plant health in agricultural ecosystems. |
| Key Words: agricultural ecosystems|biocontrol fungi|biological control|disease management|pathogenic fungus|plant health|plant-parasitic nematodes |
| Citation: Ahamad L, Pattanayak S, Khan A, Rana A, Begum S N, Yang S W, Xie X. 2026. Nematode-fungus interactions in agriculture: Elucidating the dynamics of pathogenic and biocontrol relationships and their prospects. Pedosphere. 36(1): 186-199. |
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