Plant-parasitic nematodes spend much of their lives inside or in contact with host tissue, and
molecular interactions constantly occur and shape the outcome of parasitism. Eggs of these …

Phytonematodes use a stylet and secreted effectors to modify host cells and ingest nutrients
to support their growth and development. The molecular function of nematode effectors is …

Background The yellow potato cyst nematode, Globodera rostochiensis, is a devastating
plant pathogen of global economic importance. This biotrophic parasite secretes effectors …

Most plant-parasitic nematodes are obligate biotrophs feeding on the roots of their hosts.
Whereas ectoparasites remain on the root surface and feed on the outer cell layers …

Plant-parasitic nematodes engage in prolonged and intimate relationships with their host
plants, often involving complex alterations in host cell morphology and function. It is puzzling …

Heat stress often results in the generation of reactive oxygen species, such as hydrogen
peroxide, which plays a vital role as a secondary messenger in the process of abscisic acid …

The plant immune system perceives pathogens to trigger defense responses. In turn,
pathogens secrete effector molecules to subvert these defense responses. The initiation and …

Nematodes are omnipresent in nature including many species which are parasitic to plants
and cause enormous economic losses in various crops. During the process of parasitism …

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are obligate biotrophic parasites that invade plant roots and
engage in prolonged and intimate relationships with their hosts. Nematode secretions, some …

Plant pathogen effectors can recruit the host post-translational machinery to mediate their
post-translational modification (PTM) and regulate their activity to facilitate parasitism, but …