Role of Bacillus thuringiensis var. thuringiensis on the larval survivability and egg hatching of Meloidogyne spp., the causative agent of root knot disease

Prasad, Surendra; Tilak, K. V. B. R.; Gollakota, K.G.

doi:10.1016/0022-2011(72)90177-2

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“…The Cry proteins show specific toxin activity on caterpillars, beetles, and nematodes but do not affect vertebrates; thus, Bt has been described as an ideal biopesticide. In 1972, Prasad et al (87) reported for the first time that the populations of Meloidogyne incognita were significantly reduced by treatment with B. thuringiensis var. thuringiensis.…”

Section: Cry Protein-mediated Infection: Bacillus Thuringiensismentioning

confidence: 99%

Molecular Mechanisms of Nematode-Nematophagous Microbe Interactions: Basis for Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes

Zou²,

Xu³

et al. 2015

Annu. Rev. Phytopathol.

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Plant-parasitic nematodes cause significant damage to a broad range of vegetables and agricultural crops throughout the world. As the natural enemies of nematodes, nematophagous microorganisms offer a promising approach to control the nematode pests. Some of these microorganisms produce traps to capture and kill the worms from the outside. Others act as internal parasites to produce toxins and virulence factors to kill the nematodes from within. Understanding the molecular basis of microbe-nematode interactions provides crucial insights for developing effective biological control agents against plant-parasitic nematodes. Here, we review recent advances in our understanding of the interactions between nematodes and nematophagous microorganisms, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms by which nematophagous microorganisms infect nematodes and on the nematode defense against pathogenic attacks. We conclude by discussing several key areas for future research and development, including potential approaches to apply our recent understandings to develop effective biocontrol strategies.

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Section: Cry Protein-mediated Infection: Bacillus Thuringiensismentioning

confidence: 99%