PROTECTIVE NEMATODE ATTRACTANTS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

摘要

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the indirect defense of plants. In one embodiment, there is provided a method for inhibiting infestation of a plant by root feeding pests. The method includes applying an amount of a nematode attractant lure effective to attract a plurality of protective nematodes to the plant that will kill the pests of the plant.