Root-knot nematodes and cyst nematodes are obligate, biotrophic pathogens of numerous
plant species. These organisms cause dramatic changes in the morphology and physiology …

Plant genetic engineering has contributed substantially to the understanding of gene
regulation and plant development, in the generation of transgenic organisms for widespread …

Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major threat to crop production in all countries, and
identification of nematodes and knowledge of their biology is of paramount importance …

Seed dormancy controls the start of a plant's life cycle by preventing germination of a viable
seed in an unfavorable season. Freshly harvested seeds usually show a high level of …

Cyst nematodes of the genus Heterodera are obligate, sedentary endoparasites that have
developed highly evolved relationships with specific host plant species. Successful …

Arabidopsis thaliana is a host for the sugar beet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii.
Juvenile nematodes invade the roots and induce the development of a syncytium, which …

Glucose (Glc) signaling, along with abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, has been implicated in
regulating early plant development in Arabidopsis. It is generally believed that high levels of …

This chapter covers the history and development of nematicides; active substances in
fumigant and non-fumigant nematicides; formulation and application of liquid formulations …

The sucrose transporter gene AtSUC5 was studied as part of a programme aimed at
identifying and studying the genes involved in seed maturation in Arabidopsis. Expression …

Transfer cells are ubiquitous plant cells that play an important role in plant development as
well as in responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. They are highly specialized and …