#$%^&*AU2018202204A120191017.pdf#####ABSTRACT A synergistic composition, method and kit for controlling, suppressing or preventing plant pathogens in soil is provided. The composition comprises (A) Tagetes (Marigold) essential oil, 5 (B) A/ium sativum (garlic) essential oil, (C) Brassica (mustard) essential oil, and (D) Capsicum (chilli) essential oil, in which thevolume ratioof (A):(B):(C):(D) isfrom 1:1:60:1 to 10:10:80:20.3/3 Meloidogyne larvae per 1000 ml soil 14cPr 1200 U, 2 C 40 z 400 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 Figure 5