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AGRONOMY-BASEL
Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/agronomy13010032
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Acari; feeding strategy; free-living nematodes; Mesostigmata; Oribatida; plant-parasitic nematodes; Prostigmata; conservation biological control; soil food web
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Numerous studies have shown the potential of soil predatory mites for the biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes and arthropods pests. Instead of augmentative releases, conserving soil mite populations by providing them with free-living nematodes as prey may offer better agricultural ecosystem performance and long-term sustainability.
Numerous lab and field studies have reported the potential of soil predatory mites for the biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes and arthropods pests. Most of these studies have utilized biocontrol agents in augmentative releases, essentially controlling the pest with the released predators. While this may be a valid approach, we hypothesize that conservation of soil mite predators with available, suitable, and accessible free-living nematodes as prey, will provide better agricultural ecosystem performance and long-range sustainability. In this manuscript, we review the relevant studies on soil predatory mite-nematode interactions and highlight their potential for conservation biological control of soil-borne pests. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of implementing environmentally sound soil management practices for the sustainability and conservation of functional soil food webs.
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