The use of biocontrol agents for nematode control has become more prevalent. Previous work identified numerous plant-growth promoting rhizbacteria isolated from soil and root samples that exhibit biocontrol activity against root-knot and cyst nematodes. This research examines the quality of nematode control under diverse soil conditions and determines potential effects on yield and disease control. The project aims to finish evaluating the Pseudomonas strain collections for SCN activity, test colonization potential of plant roots of each strain, determine if SCN-active strains exhibit plant-growth promotional activity and conduct microplot field trials to test specific Pseudomonas strains against a Ohio SCN population.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents