Springer Cell Biology of Plant Nematode Parasitism - Plant Cell Monographs 15

Plant-parasitic nematodes rank among the most destructive plant pathogens globally, inflicting severe losses on agronomic crops worldwide. This comprehensive volume from Springer's Plant Cell Monographs series (volume 15) delivers an up-to-date examination of research on root-knot and cyst nematodes, the two most economically significant nematode pests. The book explores early plant-nematode interactions, identifies critical nematode proteins involved in establishing feeding sites, and classifies biochemical and signaling pathways that drive the development of specialized feeding structures within host plants. Coverage extends to the cellular and subcellular structures essential for parasitism, offering researchers, plant pathologists, and agricultural scientists essential insights into nematode biology and host-pathogen mechanisms. Ideal for advanced students and professionals working in plant pathology, crop protection, and parasitology.