Microbe-Nematode Interactions
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2022) | Viewed by 13153
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
For decades, scientists have been interested in developing environmental-friendly biological control agents to control the population of plant parasitic nematodes. Thus, as the natural enemies of nematode, nematophagous microorganisms have attracted significant attention. However, the practical application of these nematophagous microorganisms is still limited, partly due to their relatively low effectiveness and inconsistency in agricultural and forest environments. Thus, elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the interactions between nematophagous microorganisms and nematodes is crucial for the development of highly effective biological control agents for the management of plant-parasitic nematodes.
Nematodes have evolved specific defense mechanisms against pathogen attack. Up to now, studies using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model host have identified a variety of signaling pathways involved in the innate immune responses to microbial infections.
This Special Issue will cover a wide range of topics focusing on the interactions between microbe and nematode species. We aim to help to enhance current knowledge of this field. All types of articles will be considered for publication, including short reports, primary research articles, and reviews.
We look forward to your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Keqin Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Nematophagous microorganisms
- Nematode
- Microbe-nematode interaction