Root lesion nematodes (RLNs) are one of the most economically important groups of plant
nematodes. As migratory endoparasites, their presence in roots is less obvious than
infestations of sedentary endoparasites; nevertheless, in many instances, they are the major
crop pests. With increasing molecular information on nematode parasitism, available data
now reflect the differences and, in particular, similarities in lifestyle between migratory and
sedentary endoparasites. Far from being unsophisticated compared with sedentary …