ABSTRACT
Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are a major threat to the agricultural sector worldwide. These tiny, parasitic nematodes can be considered a major hazard for crop plants. Statistical reports show huge economic losses faced in the agriculture and horticulture field. Plants infested with nematodes often become targets for secondary infection by bacteria and fungi, making the condition even worse. Increasing concerns of health over the usage of chemical methods have shifted our focus to finding alternative means of controlling nematodes. Many organisms act antagonistically against nematodes, among which the usage of fungi has been reviewed in this chapter. Due to its wide variety and distribution all over the world, fungi provide a good scope for research in this field. Different mechanisms of nematophagy are mentioned here. With the advancement of technology over the years, particularly in the field of molecular biology and omics studies, our understanding of nematophagous fungi has increased, making them potent bio-control agents. Further studies are required for identifying different fungi with nematophagous ability.
