A pioneering study has uncovered the sophisticated tactics root-knot nematodes use to manipulate the genetic machinery of ...

Affected root systems contain irregular, large growths, called galls. Galls can be distinguished from beneficial nitrogen ... Rotate with M. incognita resistant or tolerant varieties in infested ...

onto resistant rootstock contributes to reducing crown gall disease ... The composition of the root exudates from grafted plants was analyzed, and the potential compounds responsible for ...

These pests feed on the root cells of plants, causing them to develop galls — abnormal swellings ... what makes certain tomato varieties heat-resistant, which could further bolster our food ...