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Meloidogyne nematodes cause diseases in economically important plants. These sedentary endoparasites modify plant roots, creating feeding sites and leading to the formation of root galls. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form mutualistic associations with many plants, enhancing nutrient uptake and overall plant health. AMF can also provide protection against pathogens, making them valuable for biocontrol. Studies have shown that AMF can reduce the number of Meloidogyne galls and eggs while improving plant growth and nutrient absorption, potentially outperforming chemical pesticides. AMF affect Meloidogyne infection at various stages, such as making roots less attractive to nematodes and reducing giant cell formation in galls. There is an increase in the production of protective molecules, compounds, and defense genes in mycorrhizal plants infected by Meloidogyne, standing out phenolic compounds and defense enzymes like peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase. The activation of defense genes and pathways is suggested to play a role in the tolerance of mycorrhizal plants to Meloidogyne. However, there is still a need for further research to understand the physiological and genetic modifications that occur in plants infected by Meloidogyne and associated with AMF.
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da Silva Campos, M.A. (2024). Applications of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Controlling Root-Knot Nematodes. In: Ahammed, G.J., Hajiboland, R. (eds) Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Higher Plants. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8220-2_10
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