Nematode management and characterization studies

Chromatin landscape dynamics in development of the plant parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita

This study investigates histone modifications in the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita to understand their role in development and parasitism, revealing their impact on gene expression and chromatin structure.

Comparative genomics among three cyst nematode species reveals distinct evolutionary histories among effector families and an irregular distribution of effector-associated promoter motifs

Comparative Genomics of two Inbred Lines of the Potato Cyst Nematode Globodera rostochiensis reveals disparate Effector Family-specific Diversification Patterns

The paper generates two new reference genomes for G. rostochiensis inbred lines and identifies effector family-specific diversification patterns that differ between pathotypes.

Influence of environmental temperature on mouth-form plasticity in Pristionchus pacificus acts through daf-11-dependent cGMP signaling

This study shows that temperature influences mouth-form plasticity in Pristionchus pacificus through daf-11-dependent cGMP signaling involving DAF-11, DAF-25, and TAX-2.

Genome expression dynamics reveals parasitism regulatory landscape of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita and a promoter motif associated with effector genes

The paper analyzes the spatio-temporal gene expression of Meloidogyne incognita across its life stages and identifies a conserved promoter motif associated with effector genes.

Genomic taxonomic assignment of individual root-knot nematodes

The paper uses long-read sequencing to accurately identify root-knot nematode species from individual samples.

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.

Forward genetic screens identified mutants with defects in trap morphogenesis in the nematode-trapping fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora

This study uses forward genetic screens in Arthrobotrys oligospora to identify genes involved in trap morphogenesis, finding mutations in signaling, transcription, and membrane transport genes.

The polyploid genome of the mitotic parthenogenetic root knot nematode Meloidogyne enterolobii

The paper sequences and analyzes the genome of M. enterolobii, revealing a polyploid structure and transposable element abundance similar to other mitotic parthenogenetic Meloidogyne species.

A database for ITS2 sequences from nematodes

The paper presents a database of ITS2 sequences from nematodes and the software used to build it, along with tools to create ITS2 databases for other taxonomies.

Natural diversity in the predatory behavior facilitates the establishment of a new robust model strain for nematode-trapping fungi

The paper identifies a highly responsive Arthrobotrys oligospora strain for studying fungal-nematode interactions and shows G-protein signaling is essential for trap formation.

The genome of Caenorhabditis bovis

The paper reisolates C. bovis from Zebu cattle, sequences its genome, and analyzes its phylogenetic relationships and gene family expansions related to parasitism.

Fungal Communities in Soybean Cyst Nematode-Infested Soil under Long Term Corn and Soybean Monoculture and Crop Rotation

The paper examines how crop rotation and monoculture affect soil fungal communities and soybean cyst nematode densities in long-term agricultural systems.

High content analysis methods enable high throughput nematode discovery screening for viability and movement behavior in a multiplex sample in response to natural product treatment.

A Novel Root-Knot Nematode Resistance QTL on Chromosome Vu01 in Cowpea

The paper identifies a novel QTL on chromosome Vu01 conferring broad-based resistance to root-knot nematodes in cowpea, enhancing genetic resistance options.

The genome of the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines) reveals complex patterns of duplications involved in the evolution of parasitism genes

The paper assembles and annotates the genome of the soybean cyst nematode, revealing duplications and horizontal gene transfer events in effector genes involved in parasitism.

Liposome-based transfection enhances RNAi and CRISPR-mediated mutagenesis in non-model nematode systems

The paper demonstrates that liposome-based transfection combined with microinjection enables reliable RNAi and CRISPR-mediated mutagenesis in non-model nematodes.

Adult influence on juvenile phenotypes by stage-specific pheromone production

The paper shows that adult-specific pheromones induce predatory morph in juvenile nematodes, revealing age-dependent cross-generational signaling in phenotypic plasticity.

Comparative whole-genome analysis reveals genetic adaptation of the invasive pinewood nematode

The paper analyzes genome-wide variations in the pinewood nematode to identify genetic adaptations associated with invasiveness and environmental adaptation.

Assessment of an organ-specific de novo transcriptome of the nematode trap-crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium

The paper presents a de novo transcriptome of Solanum sisymbriifolium, revealing insights into its genetic makeup and potential evolutionary adaptations.

A Species-Specific Nematocide that Results in Terminal Embryogenesis

The paper identifies a host pheromone that induces terminal embryogenesis in nematodes by permeabilizing their eggshells, revealing a mechanism for host-nematode interaction regulation.