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Comparative Genomics of Apomictic Root-Knot Nematodes: Hybridization, Ploidy, and Dynamic Genome Change.
Genome biology and evolution - 1 Oct 2017
Szitenberg Amir, Salazar-Jaramillo Laura, Blok Vivian C, Laetsch Dominik R, Joseph Soumi, Williamson Valerie M, Blaxter Mark L, Lunt David H
Abstract excerpt
The root-knot nematodes (genus Meloidogyne) are important plant parasites causing substantial agricultural losses. The Meloidogyne incognita group (MIG) of species, most of which are obligatory apomicts (mitotic parthenogens), are extremely polyphagous and important problems for global agriculture. While understanding the genomic basis for their variable success on different crops could benefit future...
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