Laura I. Villegas

This paper identifies three new Panagrolaimus species using genome sequencing, ultra-conserved element analysis, and morphology, supported by high-quality assemblies from long-read data.

This study shows that cavalcade extract enhances tomato resistance to root-knot nematodes by activating defense pathways and limiting nematode infection.

This paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Acrobeloides nanus, revealing genomic features and adaptations related to parthenogenesis and desiccation resistance.

The paper examines soil nematode biodiversity in the Atacama Desert across multiple biological scales, revealing distinct patterns and indicators of soil health under extreme conditions.

The paper develops ultraconserved elements (UCEs) and machine learning classifiers to improve phylogenetic analysis and taxonomy in nematodes, achieving accurate genus-level classification with minimal loci.

The paper uses long-read sequencing to generate high-quality, chromosome-scale assemblies of nematode genomes, improving gene and transposable element predictions.

This study compares mutation rates and genetic diversity in parthenogenetic and sexual nematode species, finding lower mutation rates and higher nucleotide diversity in asexual populations.