Nematode management and characterization studies

Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights into the Evolution and Parasitic Strategy of the Woody-Plant Nematode Pratylenchus vulnus

This study presents the genome and transcriptome of Pratylenchus vulnus, revealing evolutionary relationships, genomic features, and parasitism-related genes in a woody-plant nematode.

Morphogenomic description of Cranifera cranifera (Chitwood, 1932) Kloss, 1960 from captive Blaptica dubia Serville, 1838 cockroach

Third nuclear genome for arthropod pinworms (Thelastomatoidea): a PacBio long-read Cranifera cranifera assembly (242 Mb, N50 43 kb, 90.5-94% BUSCO) plus a 24644-base mitogenome and male redescription.

Drought stress modulates the molecular response of Arabidopsis plants to root-knot nematode infection

This study investigates how drought stress alters Arabidopsis transcriptomic responses to root-knot nematode infection, identifying key genes uniquely regulated under combined stress.

6mA demethylase Mi-NMAD-1 modulates nematode development and parasitism through the transcription factor Mi-nhr-118

This study identifies Mi-NMAD-1 as an essential 6mA demethylase in nematodes, showing its role in development and parasitism through regulation of Mi-nhr-118.

Developmental dynamic transcriptomics reveals multiple effectors and transcription factors critical for Ditylenchus destructor parasitism

This study presents a chromosome-level genome of Ditylenchus destructor and identifies stage-specific effectors and transcription factors critical for parasitism.

Plant parasitic cyst nematodes respond to viral infection through RNA interference

The paper identifies viruses in plant-parasitic nematodes and shows they use RNAi to respond to viral infection, with distinct responses between nematode lines.

Multilayered Defense Responses in Sugarcane Against Pratylenchus zeae Revealed by Comparative Transcriptomics

This study uses comparative transcriptomics to identify distinct defense strategies in resistant and susceptible sugarcane cultivars against Pratylenchus zeae, highlighting key molecular pathways and potential targets for breeding.

Developing a model to implement marker-assisted selection for root-knot nematode resistance in common bean

The paper develops a model for marker-assisted selection in common bean to improve resistance to root-knot nematodes by identifying QTLs and candidate genes.

MjCRSP, a small cysteine-rich effector protein from Meloidogyne javanica suppresses plant immunity

The paper identifies and characterizes MjCRSP, a small cysteine-rich effector protein from M. javanica that suppresses plant immune responses.

Conserved transcriptional reprogramming in nematode infected root cells

The paper identifies conserved transcriptional reprogramming in nematode-infected root cells across Arabidopsis and rice, revealing a key regulator involved in nematode resistance.

Investigating birds as vectors of the nematode Litylenchus crenatae subsp. mccannii, the causal agent of beech leaf disease

This study investigates birds as vectors of the nematode Litylenchus crenatae subsp. mccannii, detecting its DNA in ectoparasites, feathers, and feces of wild birds in beech leaf disease areas.

THE ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE EFFECTOR MJ-MSP18: A SWISS ARMY KNIFE FOR REPROGRAMMING PLANT IMMUNITY

This study identifies Mj-MSP18 as a nematode effector that disrupts plant immune signaling by interfering with BSK7/8-FLS2 interactions and reprograms transcriptional responses.

Quantitative Analysis of Meloidogyne incognita Population Density Using Real-Time PCR and Its Correlation with Root-Knot Disease Index in Tabacco (Nicotiana tabacum)

This study uses real-time PCR to quantify Meloidogyne incognita population density in soil and correlates it with root-knot disease index in tobacco.

The use of X-ray Computed Tomography revolutionises soil pathogen detection

This paper demonstrates the use of X-ray computed tomography to detect and quantify potato cyst nematodes in soil, proposing its integration with AI for improved pest management.

Variation in a microbial mutualist has transcriptional and phenotypic consequences for host-parasite interactions

The paper examines how genetic variation in rhizobial bacteria affects host plant responses to parasitic nematodes, revealing transcriptomic and phenotypic differences.

Namibian fairy circles: Hostile territory for soil nematodes

The paper examines soil nematode communities in Namibian fairy circles, finding lower diversity and abundance in bare soil centers compared to vegetated areas, with specific nematode interactions highlighted.

Single-nucleus transcriptome analyses uncover a dynamic transcriptional landscape of soybean roots in response to soybean cyst nematode infection

This study uses snRNA-seq to analyze soybean root transcriptomes during SCN infection, identifying syncytial cells and resistance mechanisms.

Farmers awareness and occurrence of Meloidogyne species in tomato production in central Nepal

The paper surveys farmers' awareness and RKN occurrence in tomato production in Nepal, finding high prevalence of Meloidogyne species and low farmer knowledge.

DNA-protein interactions in Meloidogyne incognita

This paper develops an optimized dCas9-based CAPTURE method for studying DNA-protein interactions in the nematode Meloidogyne incognita, identifying chromatin-associated proteins involved in effector gene regulation.

Cuticular collagens mediate cross-kingdom predator-prey interactions between nematodes and trapping fungi

The paper identifies NHR-66 as a regulator of cuticular collagen genes in C. elegans that mediate adhesion to the nematode-trapping fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora, revealing a trade-off between predator resistance and physiological stress tolerance.

Cardenolides May Affect Herbivory on Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) by the Root-Knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita

This study shows cardenolides in milkweeds reduce root-knot nematode reproduction and cause neurotoxic effects, suggesting they defend plants against these pests.

Five new Caenorhabditis species from Indonesia provide exceptions to Haldane's rule and partial fertility of interspecific hybrids

The paper describes five new Caenorhabditis species from Indonesia, reports their phylogenetic placement, and identifies exceptions to Haldane's rule in interspecific hybrid fertility.

A Genetically Based Latitudinal Gradient in Aggressiveness of Root-Knot Nematode Populations on Tomato with the Mi-1 Resistance Gene

The paper evaluates latitudinal variation in aggressiveness of root-knot nematode populations on Mi-1 tomato cultivars, finding a negative correlation between latitude and reproduction factor.

Underground Guardians: How Collagen and Chitin Amendments Shape Soil Microbiome Structure and Function for Meloidogyne enterolobii Control

This study evaluates how collagen and chitin soil amendments affect soil microbial communities and reduce Meloidogyne enterolobii infection in tomato plants under different inoculum pressures.

Resin canal leakage underlying xylem dysfunction in pine wilt disease

The paper investigates xylem dysfunction in pine wilt disease by analyzing embolism formation and resin canal leakage in infected pine seedlings using MRI and SEM.

Overexpression of α-SNAPRhg1 can improve rhg1-a mediated soybean resistance to soybean cyst nematode

This study shows that overexpressing α-SNAPRhg1 enhances rhg1-a mediated resistance to soybean cyst nematode in transgenic soybean lines, but not against highly virulent SCN populations.

Predation by nematode-trapping fungus triggers mechanosensory-dependent quiescence in C. elegans

This study shows that C. elegans becomes quiescent when trapped by the nematode-trapping fungus A. oligospora, involving mechanosensory neurons and immune gene upregulation.

Mycobiome of Pinus pinaster trees naturally infected by the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

The paper analyzes the mycobiome of Pinus pinaster trees infected by Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, finding that PWN presence alters fungal community diversity and structure, with Ophiostomatales dominance in infected trees.

A Chromosome-scale Reference Genome of Meloidogyne hapla reveals localized recombination hotspots enriched with Effector Proteins

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of Meloidogyne hapla, revealing recombination hotspots enriched with effector proteins involved in parasitism.

Patchy distribution of potato cyst nematodes within single arable fields reveals local disease suppressiveness mediated by disparate microbialcommunities

The paper investigates patchy potato cyst nematode distribution in fields and identifies microbial communities responsible for local disease suppressiveness.