The are many nematodes inhabit in the soil. The most of which are self-active nematodes that feed on bacteria and fungi. Plant parasitic nematodes used to absorb the nutrients by penetrating to the roots of the crop. In the nematode group. To reduce the use of chemical pesticides in order to promote environmental conservation agriculture, we are working on the development of pest control techniques using natural enemy nematode, plant parasitic nematodes control technology using combat plants etc.
Group Leader
Mutsuhiro YOSHIDA
E-mail:mutsuysd@affrc.go.jp
