Identification and functional analysis of secreted effectors from phytoparasitic nematodes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plant parasitic nematodes develop an intimate and long-term feeding relationship with their host plants. They induce a multi-nucleate feeding site close to the vascular bundle in the roots of their host plant and remain sessile for the rest of their life. Nematode secretions, produced in the oesophageal glands and secreted through a hollow stylet into the host plant cytoplasm, are believed to play key role in pathogenesis. To combat these persistent pathogens, the identity and functional analysis of secreted effectors can serve as a key to devise durable control measures. In this review, we will recapitulate the knowledge over the identification and functional characterization of secreted nematode effector repertoire from phytoparasitic nematodes.

Research

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SUBMITTER: Rehman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4802876 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature