Genome wide comprehensive analysis and web resource development on cell wall degrading enzymes from phyto-parasitic nematodes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The plant cell wall serves as a primary barrier against pathogen invasion. The success of a plant pathogen largely depends on its ability to overcome this barrier. During the infection process, plant parasitic nematodes secrete cell wall degrading enzymes (CWDEs) apart from piercing with their stylet, a sharp and hard mouthpart used for successful infection. CWDEs typically consist of cellulases, hemicellulases, and pectinases, which help the nematode to infect and establish the feeding structure or form a cyst. The study of nematode cell wall degrading enzymes not only enhance our understanding of the interaction between nematodes and their host, but also provides information on a novel source of enzymes for their potential use in biomass based biofuel/bioproduct indust

SUBMITTER: Rai KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4521475 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature