Systemic suppression of the shoot metabolism upon rice root nematode infection.

Hirschmanniella oryzae is the most common plant-parasitic nematode in flooded rice cultivation systems. These migratory animals penetrate the plant roots and feed on the root cells, creating large cavities, extensive root necrosis and rotting. The objective of this study was to investigate the syste...

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Main Authors: Tina Kyndt, Simon Denil, Lander Bauters, Wim Van Criekinge, Tim De Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4162577?pdf=render