Tylenchida

In silico comparative analysis of tylenchid nematode pectate lyases

R. M. Moraes Filho, Martins, L. S. S., Filho, R. M. Moraes, and Martins, L. S. S., In silico comparative analysis of tylenchid nematode pectate lyases, vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

Phytoparasitic nematodes can infect a wide range of crop plants, and cause billions of dollars of agricultural losses each year. These parasites represent the largest source of biotic stress experienced by plants. The order Tylenchida comprises the most important parasitic nematodes, particularly the root-knot and cyst nematodes. These parasitic organisms obtain nutrients to support their development through complex interactions with their hosts. Plant-parasitic nematodes secrete a mixture of cell-wall degrading enzymes to facilitate migration through the plant root.

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