Genomic characterisation of the effector complement of the potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida has biotrophic interactions with its host. The nematode induces a feeding structure - the syncytium - which it keeps alive for the duration of the life cycle and on which it depends for all nutrients required to develop to the adult stage. Interactions of G. pallida with the host are mediated by effectors, which are produced in two sets of gland cells. These effectors suppress host defences, facilitate migration and induce the formation of the syncytium.

Results

The recent completion of the G. pallida genome sequence has allowed us to identify the effector complement from this species. We identify 128 orthologues of effectors from other nematodes as well as 117 novel effector candidates. We have used in situ hybridisation

SUBMITTER: Thorpe P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4213498 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature