Affiliation:
1. Research Center of Nematodes of Plant Quarantine, Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
Abstract
Unlike sedentary plant-parasitic nematodes, migratory plant endoparasitic nematodes (MPENs) are unable to establish permanent feeding sites, and all developmental stages (except eggs) can invade and feed on plant tissues and can be easily overlooked because of the unspecific symptoms. They cause numerous economic losses in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture. In order to understand the pathogenetic mechanism of MPENs, here we describe research on functions and host targets focused on currently identified effectors from six MPENs, namely Radopholus similis, Pratylenchus spp., Ditylenchus destructor, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Aphelenchoides besseyi, and Hirschmanniella oryzae. This information will provide valuable insights into understanding MPEN effectors and for future fostering advancements in plant protection.
Funder
Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, China
National Natural Science Foundation of China