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Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Plant-Nematode Interactions pp 237–249Cite as

Engineering Plant Nematode Resistance by Anti-Feedants

Proteinase inhibitors and nematode proteinases

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Part of the book series: Developments in Plant Pathology ((DIPP,volume 10))

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Control of parasitic nematodes by transgenic plants will offer substantial benefits. Chemical nematicides and fumigants are highly toxic and environmentally harmful. Many of these compounds are being restricted by international agreement. Alternative mechanisms for control of nematodes must be implemented with some urgency. We briefly consider alternative approaches and describe in more detail one approach for achieving transgenic control against a range of nematode species. Our prototype resistance is based on the use of a plant proteinase inhibitor that has been improved by protein engineering. We also discuss studies of nematode proteinases that provide a foundation for understanding the resistance mechanism in molecular detail and will assist development of durable field resistance.

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    Michael J. McPherson, Peter E. Urwin, Catherine J. Lilley & Howard J. Atkinson

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McPherson, M.J., Urwin, P.E., Lilley, C.J., Atkinson, H.J. (1997). Engineering Plant Nematode Resistance by Anti-Feedants. In: Fenoll, C., Grundler, F.M.W., Ohl, S.A. (eds) Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Plant-Nematode Interactions. Developments in Plant Pathology, vol 10. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5596-0_18

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