Abstract
"Cyst-ained" research into Heterodera parasitism.
Highlights
Since nematode effectors are at the forefront of nematode–plant interactions, their identification and functional characterization are heavily emphasized in this manuscript
Understanding the mechanisms deployed by Heterodera cyst nematodes to suppress or circumvent host defense responses is important, as it will identify vulnerable points for intervention that can aid in devising novel cyst nematode management strategies
One of the first mechanistic insights into defense suppression by Heterodera cyst nematodes is the effector-mediated manipulation of polyamine biosynthesis in the host plant through the targeting of plant spermidine synthase
Summary
Heterodera glycines, the soybean cyst nematode, is a plant-parasitic nematode causing major damage to soybean production worldwide. Since nematode effectors (the proteins delivered into host plant tissues to mediate parasitism) are at the forefront of nematode–plant interactions, their identification and functional characterization are heavily emphasized in this manuscript. Understanding the mechanisms deployed by Heterodera cyst nematodes to suppress or circumvent host defense responses is important, as it will identify vulnerable points for intervention that can aid in devising novel cyst nematode management strategies.
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