Biochemistry of Plant Defence Responses to Nematode Infection

  • Giuseppe Zacheo
  • Teresa Bleve-Zacheo
  • Maria T. Melillo
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Part of the Developments in Plant Pathology book series (DIPP, volume 10)

Abstract

The biochemical basis of the plant resistance response to nematode infection is discussed with special emphasis on pre-existing toxins, and protease inhibitors, pathogenesis related proteins, oxidant and antioxidant mechanisms. The relationship between oxygen radical production and induction of the hypersensitive reaction during nematode infection is explored. This review critically discusses the possible pathway for enzymatic production of oxygen species and the role of detoxifying enzymes. The pathway of induced cell wall strengthening is also briefly discussed.

Keywords

Plant Pathol Plant Parasitic Nematode Nematode Infection Potato Cyst Nematode Peroxidase Isoenzyme 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Giuseppe Zacheo
    • 1
  • Teresa Bleve-Zacheo
    • 2
  • Maria T. Melillo
    • 2
  1. 1.Istituto di Ricerca sulle Biotecnologie AgroalimentariCNRLecceItaly
  2. 2.Istituto di Nematologia AgrariaCNRBariItaly

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