Molecular Defense Response of Pine Trees ( spp.) to the Parasitic Nematode .

Pine wilt disease (PWD) is a severe environmental problem in Eastern Asia and Western Europe, devastating large forest areas and causing significant economic losses. This disease is caused by the pine wood nematode (PWN), , a parasitic migratory nematode that infects the stem of conifer trees. Here we review what is currently known about the molecular defense response in pine trees after infection with PWN, focusing on common responses in different species.

MicroRNA-mediated post-transcriptional regulation of Pinus pinaster response and resistance to pinewood nematode.

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the parasitic nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, or pinewood nematode (PWN), is a serious threat to pine forests in Europe. Pinus pinaster is highly susceptible to the disease and it is currently the most affected European pine species. In this work, we investigated the role of small RNAs (sRNAs) in regulating P.

Insights Into the Mechanisms Implicated in Resistance to Pinewood Nematode.

Pine wilt disease (PWD), caused by the plant-parasitic nematode , has become a severe environmental problem in the Iberian Peninsula with devastating effects in forests. Despite the high levels of this species' susceptibility, previous studies reported heritable resistance in trees. Understanding the basis of this resistance can be of extreme relevance for future programs aiming at reducing the disease impact on forests.