Spatial stability of a plant-feeding nematode community in relation to macro-scale soil properties

► Statis-Coa and co-inertia analysis were used to study the spatial pattern of PFNs. ► Results show that PFN community is structured by macro-scale soil properties. ► Soil texture and organic matter affect mainly the spatial pattern of Criconomella. ► Abundance of Helicotylenchus erythrinae is linked to higher pH and Na+ content. ► We suggest that the competitive balance among species is affected by soil factors.