Biological control: An effective approach against nematodes using black pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.)

Ahmed M Saad; Heba M Salem; Amira M El-Tahan; Mohamed T El-Saadony; Saqer S Alotaibi; Ahmed M El-Shehawi; Taia A Abd El-Mageed; Ayman E Taha; Mohammed A Alkahtani; Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed; Ayman A Swelum

doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.004

Biological control: An effective approach against nematodes using black pepper plants (Piper nigrum L.)

Saudi J Biol Sci. 2022 Apr;29(4):2047-2055. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.01.004. Epub 2022 Jan 6.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
² Department of Poultry Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, 12211 Giza, Egypt.
³ Plant Production Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, The City of Scientific, Research and Technological Applications, SRTA-City. Borg El Arab, Alexandria, Egypt.
⁴ Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 4451, Egypt.
⁵ Department of Biotechnology, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia.
⁶ Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt.
⁷ Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Wealth Development, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina 22758, Egypt.
⁸ Biology Department, College of Science, King Khalid University, 61413 Abha, Saudi Arabia.
⁹ Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, South Valley University, 83523 Qena, Egypt.
¹⁰ Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia.
¹¹ Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia 44519, Egypt.

Abstract

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the oldest spices in the world, additionally, it is highly demanded. Several biotic and abiotic variables pose black pepper production worldwide. Plant-parasitic nematodes play a key role among biotic factors, causing considerable economic losses and affecting the production. Different synthetic nematicides were used for controlling plant nematodes, however the majority of pesticides have been pulled from the market due to substantial non-target effects and environmental risks. As a result, the search for alternative eco-friendly agents for controlling plant-parasitic nematodes populations. Microbial agents are a precious option. In this review the bacterial and fungal agents used as an alternative nematicides, they were studied and confirmed as essential anti-microbial agents against plant nematodes which infected Piper nigrum L. This work examines the most common plant nematodes infected Piper nigrum L., with a focus on root knot and burrowing nematodes, in addition, how to control plant parasitic nematodes using microorganisms.

Keywords: Biological control; Meloidogyne incognita; Parasitic nematodes; Piper nigrum; Yield.

Publication types

Review