Arthrobotrys oligospora (antagonist)
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Arthrobotrys oligospora adhesive network (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Bob Blaylock
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Author(s): Bob Blaylock
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Arthrobotrys oligospora asexual spores (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation
Source: IPM Images
Author(s): Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation
Source: IPM Images
Arthrobotrys oligospora (antagonist) Fresen.
The species is a nematode trapping fungi (forming adhesive networks) which is being investigated as a biocontrol agent against plant parasitic nematodes. It is widely distributed and common in soil samples. The fungus attaches itself to the cuticle of the nematode and penetrates its skin, killing the nematode. Some antagonistic effects against plant pathogenic fungi have been also reported.
