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Deciphering the cyst nematode parasitic program by uncovering how their virulence is orchestrated

Project description

Molecular mechanisms of parasitic nematode virulence

Plant parasitic nematodes represent a significant group of plant pathogens that threaten current and future food security. One type, the cyst nematode, targets the most important crop species (tomato, potato) causing up to 80 % losses. New European regulations prohibit the future use of many effective pesticides including nematicides. The EU-funded NEMABOX project aims to study the virulence of cyst nematodes to identify new targets for sustainable biotechnological control. To be virulent, cyst nematodes must inject effector proteins into the plant. The effectors are produced in the nematode’s dorsal or sub-ventral glands and a subset of dorsal gland effectors are unified by a six base-pair non-coding DNA motif, termed the 'DOG box'. The current study will address the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of effectors in the gland cells.

Coordinator

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Net EU contribution
€ 212 933,76
Address
Trinity Lane The Old Schools
CB2 1TN Cambridge
United Kingdom

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Region
East of England East Anglia Cambridgeshire CC
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00