Root-Knot Nematodes Activate Plant Stem Cells (IMAGE)

Kumamoto University

Root-Knot Nematodes Activate Plant Stem Cells

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The root-knot nematode was found to activate plant stem cells which causes the formation of galls on the plant roots and reduces the nutrition absorption capability of the plant.

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Professor Shinichiro Sawa

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