Thomas R. Maier

The sugar-beet cyst nematode effector Hs2B11 targets the Arabidopsis serine protease inhibitor AtPR-6 to favor parasitism

This study identifies Hs2B11 as a nematode effector that interacts with AtPR-6 to suppress plant immunity and enhance parasitism.

Genome reannotation and effector candidate identification in Meloidogyne chitwoodi through gland-specific transcriptome analysis

The paper improves genome annotation and identifies 111 effector candidates in Meloidogyne chitwoodi by analyzing gland-specific transcriptomes and validating gene localization.

A novel toolbox of GATEWAY-compatible vectors for rapid functional gene analysis in soybean composite plants

This paper introduces GATEWAY-compatible vectors for functional gene analysis in soybean composite plants, enabling rapid screening of transgenic roots and investigation of subcellular localization and protein interactions.

Nemacounter: A user-friendly software to accurately phenotype SCN cysts

Nemacounter is a software tool that automates the detection, counting, and measurement of SCN cysts to improve efficiency and reduce variability in phenotyping.

Towards genetic modification of plant-parasitic nematodes: delivery of macromolecules to adults and expression of exogenous mRNA in second stage juveniles.

This paper develops methods for delivering macromolecules and expressing exogenous mRNA in plant-parasitic nematodes, advancing functional genetic tools for these pests.