ABSTRACT
Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are among the noteworthy pathogens that critically harm plants and result in acute economic losses. RKNs are restrained by using chemicals such as nematicides and soil fumigants. Although they are potent, excess synthetic chemicals are hazardous to humans and the environment. Biocontrol agents are ecological foes for RKN. They include both nematophagous fungi and bacteria. They impede nematode incursions and expedite colonization and activities of antagonistic microbes in the rhizosphere. Recent advances in nematode management focus on using pert technologies such as organic amendments in the form of cakes or inoculating predatory nematodes against RKNs. Hence, this study reviews the antagonistic properties of oilseed cakes and bioagents, their mechanisms and future perspectives in modern agricultural sustainability to provide the basis for the broad control of RKNs.
