The level of control cannot be compared to those obtained
by nematicides, but the rhizosphere bacteria offered
very good biological plant protection. Although statistical
significance, the level of nematode control achieved in the
present study by the biocontrol bacteria is not substantially high (42% in the most effective treatment) and thus there are
reservation as to its possible exploitation under field conditions.
Nonetheless, such Pseudomonas fluorescens strains
can be exploited practically for the control of plant-parasitic
nematodes through the application of integrated control strategies
by combining their application along with soil organic
amendments and nematophagous fungi.