The root-knot nematode (RKN) is one of the most dangerous and widespread types of
nematodes affecting tomatoes. There are few methods for controlling nematodes in …

The ongoing prominence of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) as a vegetable and salad
product is evident in the considerable body of studies on virtually all areas of the crop …

Root‐knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne are obligate biotrophic parasites able to
infest> 2000 plant species. The nematode effectors responsible for disease development …

This chapter discusses the reproductive strategies of Meloidogyne species, and summarizes
data available on aspects of their physiology, biochemistry and sensory biology. Specific …

The root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita causes serious damage and yield losses in
numerous important crops worldwide. Analysis of the M. incognita genome revealed a vast …

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) represent a particularly serious pest for tomato
crops. These pathogens have evolved a sophisticated interrelationship with the roots of their …

The most economical and environmentally friendly strategy for limiting crop yield loss due to
plant parasitic nematodes is the use of resistant plants. Several natural resistances have …

Main conclusion Integrated management strategies, including novel nematicides and
resilient cultivars, offer sustainable solutions to combat root-knot nematodes, crucial for …

Meloidogyne incognita is a devastating plant parasitic nematode that causes root knot
disease in a wide range of plants. In the present study, we investigated host-induced RNA …

The expression of the genes encoding the inhibitors of serine (ISP) and cysteine​​
proteinases (ICP) was studied in the roots of tomato plants resistant and susceptible to the …