Root-knot nematodes (RKN) are sedentary parasites of the roots of plants and are
considered some of the most damaging pests in agriculture. Since RKN target the root …

Developing control measures of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) rank high as they cause
big crop losses globally. The growing awareness of numerous unsafe chemical nematicides …

Plant pathogenic fungi are the largest group of disease-causing agents on crop plants and
represent a persistent and significant threat to agriculture worldwide. Conventional …

Storing potato tubers at cold temperatures, either for transport or continuity of supply, is
associated with the conversion of sucrose to reducing sugars. When cold-stored cut tubers …

Plant immune responses are triggered during the interaction with pathogens. The fungus
Botrytis cinerea has previously been reported to use small RNAs (sRNAs) as effector …

RNA-based strategies for plant disease management offer an attractive alternative to
agrochemicals that negatively impact human and ecosystem health and lead to pathogen …

The burrowing nematode Radopholus similis is considered a major problem of intensive
banana cultivation. It can cause extensive root damage resulting in the toppling disease of …

Main conclusion Integrated management strategies, including novel nematicides and
resilient cultivars, offer sustainable solutions to combat root-knot nematodes, crucial for …

Root-knot nematodes (genus Meloidogyne) are the major contributor to crop losses caused
by nematodes. These nematodes secrete effector proteins into the plant, derived from two …

Plant diseases cause significant decreases in yield and quality of crops and consequently
pose a very substantial threat to food security. In the continuous search for environmentally …