Nematode management and characterization studies

Helper NLR immune protein NRC3 evolved to evade inhibition by a cyst nematode virulence effector

The paper shows that NRC3 evolved to resist suppression by a nematode effector, revealing a new type of gene-for-gene interaction between pathogens and host immune receptors.

Nematicidal and antifeedant activity of ethyl acetate extracts from culture filtrates of Arabidopsis thaliana fungal endophytes

This study evaluates the nematicidal and antifeedant activity of ethyl acetate extracts from endophytic fungi in Arabidopsis thaliana, identifying several with significant biopesticide potential.

Diterpenoid phytoalexins shape rice root microbiomes and their associations with root parasitic nematodes

This study shows that diterpenoid phytoalexins in rice influence root microbiome composition and nematode interactions, with specific microbial taxa negatively correlated with Meloidogyne nematodes.

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.

Genomic rearrangements promote diversification of a facultative meiotic parthenogenetic nematode pest (Meloidogyne graminicola)

This study identifies genomic rearrangements in Meloidogyne graminicola, revealing evidence of meiotic recombination and a dual reproductive mode contributing to its adaptability.

Identification and Expression of the peach TNL RMia genes for the Resistance to the Root-knot Nematode Meloidogyne incognita

This study identifies and characterizes the RMia gene in peach for resistance to root-knot nematodes using sequencing technologies and develops molecular markers for breeding.

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.

High-fidelity annotated genome of the polyploid and quarantine root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne enterolobii

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of Meloidogyne enterolobii using long-read sequencing and a gap-aware transformer model.

Reusing wasted bioresources for crop protection: Calcinated oyster shell powder enhances rhizospheric microbial-mediated suppression of root-knot nematodes

This study shows that calcinated oyster shell powder suppresses root-knot nematodes by inhibiting their migration and enhancing microbial suppression in the rhizosphere.

Phylogenomic Insights into the Evolution and Origin of Nematoda

This study reconstructs the phylogenomic tree of Nematoda using 60 newly sequenced genomes, revealing new insights into nematode evolution and relationships.

On the diversity of nematode antagonists in an agricultural soil, and their steerability by root-knot nematode density and cover crops

The paper investigates how root-knot nematode density and cover crops affect the diversity and activity of nematode antagonists in agricultural soil.

The genome assembly of Rhabditoides inermis from a complex microbial community reveals further evidence for parallel gene family expansions across multiple nematodes

Interspecies systems biology links bacterial metabolic pathways to nematode gene expression, behavior, and survival

This study links bacterial metabolic pathways to nematode gene expression, behavior, and survival by analyzing interactions between Pristionchus pacificus and its associated bacteria.

Phytochemical Analysis and Nematicidal Activity of Medicinal Plants Against Meloidogyne javanica

This study evaluates the nematicidal activity of plant extracts against Meloidogyne javanica, finding higher efficacy at higher concentrations and longer exposure times.

A diagnostic gap to fill: Development of molecular tools to distinguish the plant-parasitic nematode species Heterodera carotae and Heterodera cruciferae

This study develops and tests two real-time PCR methods to reliably distinguish between two closely related plant-parasitic nematode species, Heterodera carotae and Heterodera cruciferae.

The Soybean Cyst Nematode Effector Cysteine Protease 1 (CPR1) Targets a Mitochondrial Soybean Branched-Chain Amino Acid Aminotransferase (GmBCAT1) for Degradation

This study identifies CPR1, a conserved soybean cyst nematode effector protease, which targets GmBCAT1 for degradation, enhancing nematode susceptibility.

Appraising the natural root-knot nematode resistance inSolanum sisymbriifolium, a wild relative of potato

The paper identifies 13 resistance-related genes in Solanum sisymbriifolium that may confer resistance to root-knot nematodes and tests their potential for transferring resistance to potato.

Evaluation of Inducible Gene Expression Systems for Beet Cyst Nematode Infection Assays in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study evaluates inducible gene expression systems for beet cyst nematode infection assays in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding estradiol and dexamethasone systems suitable for minimizing root developmental interference.

A gene with a thousand alleles: the HYPer-variable effectors of plant-parasitic nematodes

The paper discovers unprecedented allelic variation in HYP effectors of plant-parasitic nematodes, revealing a novel mechanism of programmed genetic variation called HVD-editing.

Glycine max polygalacturonase inhibiting protein 11 (GmPGIP11) functions in the root to suppress Heterodera glycines parasitism

This study identifies GmPGIP11 as a soybean gene that suppresses Heterodera glycines parasitism by inhibiting pathogen polygalacturonases during root defense.

Natural variation in infection specificityof Caenorhabditis briggsae isolates by two RNA viruses

The paper investigates natural variation in C. briggsae isolates' resistance to two RNA viruses, identifying genomic regions associated with viral resistance.

Unzipped assemblies of polyploid root-knot nematode genomes reveal new kinds of unilateral composite telomeric repeats

The paper assembles polyploid nematode genomes using long-read sequencing and identifies novel telomeric repeats that replace the conserved (TTAGGC)n sequence.

Diverse Plant-Parasitic Nematodes are Selectively Killed by Oxadiazole Thioether Pro-Nematicides

The paper discovers a pro-nematicide scaffold, Cyprocide, that selectively kills diverse plant-parasitic nematodes through P450 enzyme activation, offering a potential solution for sustainable nematode management.

Hidden Markov Models based search in combination with structural bioinformatics pipeline leads to the identification of DAF-12 distant orthologous in Meloidogyne incognita

The paper identifies DAF-12 orthologs in Meloidogyne incognita using HMM-based sequence search and structural bioinformatics, showing conserved ligand binding site despite low sequence similarity.

A High-Throughput Sampling Method for Detection of Meloidogyne enterolobii and Other Root-Knot Nematodes in Sweetpotato Storage Roots

This paper develops a high-throughput method to detect Meloidogyne enterolobii and other root-knot nematodes in sweetpotato storage roots using DNA extraction and species-specific PCR assays.

Phased chromosome-scale genome assembly of an asexual, allopolyploid root-knot nematode reveals complex subgenomic structure

The paper presents a phased chromosome-scale genome assembly of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica, revealing its allotetraploid structure and subgenomic divergence.

The Aphelenchoides genomes reveal substantial horizontal gene transfers in the last common ancestor of free-living and major plant parasitic nematodes

The paper analyzes six Aphelenchoides genomes to identify horizontal gene transfers in the last common ancestor of free-living and plant-parasitic nematodes, revealing major HGT events from bacteria, fungi, and plants.

Genetic associations with resistance to Meloidogyne enterolobii in guava (Psidium sp.) using cross-genera SNPs and comparative genomics to Eucalyptus highlight evolutionary conservation across the Myrtaceae

The paper identifies genomic loci associated with resistance to Meloidogyne enterolobii in guava using cross-genera SNPs and comparative genomics with Eucalyptus.

The genome and lifestage-specific transcriptomes of a plant-parasitic nematode and its host reveal susceptibility genes involved in trans-kingdom synthesis of vitamin B.

The paper identifies susceptibility genes involved in trans-kingdom vitamin B synthesis between a plant-parasitic nematode and its host, revealing a horizontal gene transfer critical for parasitism.

Flexible reprogramming of Pristionchus pacificus motivation for attacking Caenorhabditis elegans in predator-prey competition

This study shows that Pristionchus pacificus reprograms its foraging strategy based on predatory and territorial motivations when attacking C. elegans.