Root-knot nematodes pose a significant threat to agriculture, infecting a wide range of crops and causing billions of dollars in losses annually. These parasites induce the formation of galls on ...

Parasitic behavior of the root-knot nematode is negatively regulated by root-derived volatiles of C. metuliferus Aug 12, 2022 Racing to the roots: Soil moisture impacts the speed of nematodes ...

A new study has uncovered the complex genetic interaction between root-knot nematodes and tomato plants, revealing how these microscopic parasites manipulate plant genomes to induce gall formation.