Nematocidal and Bactericidal Activities of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Mediated by Leaf Extract.

Nanoparticles effectively control most plant pathogens, although research has focused more on their antimicrobial than their nematocidal properties. This study synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) through a green biosynthesis method using an aqueous extract of leaves (FS-Ag-NPs). The nanoparticles were characterized using SEM, TEM, EDX, zeta sizer, and FTIR.

Quantitative detection of induced systemic resistance genes of potato roots upon ethylene treatment and cyst nematode, , infection during plant-nematode interactions.

Potato cyst nematodes caused by , are quarantine-restricted pests causing significant yield losses to potato growers. The phytohormone ethylene play significant roles in various plant-pathogen interactions, however, the molecular knowledge of how ethylene influences potato-nematode interaction is still lacking. Precise detection of potato-induced genes is essential for recognizing plant-induced systemic resistance (ISR).