The results of this study showed th

The results of this study showed that P. corethrurus (endogeic
earthworm) has an impact on certain species of plant parasitic
nematodes (migratory and sedentary endoparasites) by reducing
their populations. They highlighted a transit effect in the earthworm
gut on nematode populations. Further research is required to
identify the mechanisms involved during this transit and to
determine whether microbial antagonists of nematodes are stimulated.
Moreover, studies should be carried out on these mechanisms
for other endogeic earthworms and also other ecological
categories of earthworms (anecic, epigeic) so as to be able to assess
the status of earthworms and their impact on the sustainability of
agro-systems, with the ultimate aim of reducing the need for
pesticide treatments.