NTR-1′s essential contribution to asymmetric mating between two sibling nematode Species: Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and B. Mucronatus

Article Genetics & Heredity

Molecular characterization and functional analysis of Bxy-octr-1 in Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Jinghan Wang et al.

Summary: By investigating the expression pattern and biological function of Bxy-octr-1, this study reveals the essential role of this gene in locomotion, early ontogenesis, and mating behavior in B. xylophilus.

GENE (2022)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Possible stochastic sex determination in Bursaphelenchus nematodes

Ryoji Shinya et al.

Summary: The authors demonstrate that sex determination in Bursaphelenchus nematodes is likely regulated by a random, epigenetic mechanism, rather than the more well-known mechanisms of chromosomal or environmental sex determination.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2022)

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madd-4 plays a critical role in light against Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Lifeng Zhou et al.

Summary: This study reports that Bxy-madd-4 in Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is a light-regulated gene that potentially plays a role in responding to blue light. Transcriptome sequencing and experimental validation confirmed that the expression of Bxy-madd-4 is suppressed by blue light. Additionally, interfering with Bxy-madd-4 expression results in abnormal development in nematodes.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2022)

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Article Forestry

Mating and reproductive characteristics of the pathogenic nematodeBursaphelenchus xylophilus

Yongxia Li et al.

Summary: The pine wood nematode has caused serious damage to pine trees, and this study focused on analyzing the mating process and population structure, finding that reproductive efficiency peaked at a specific sex ratio. This research provides fundamental information on the mechanisms behind the rapid population growth of the nematode.

JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Agronomy

The role ofmab-3in spermatogenesis and ontogenesis of pinewood nematode,Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Lifeng Zhou et al.

Summary: Bxy-mab-3 gene is essential for spermatogenesis, ontogenesis, and mating behavior in B. xylophilus, showing differential expression in males, but does not impact the sex ratio. This finding contributes to a better understanding of the molecular events of Bxy-mab-3 in B. xylophilus and provides potential insights for controlling pine wilt disease.

PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (2021)

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Article Forestry

Molecular characterization and functional analysis of akt-1 in pinewood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Lifeng Zhou et al.

Summary: The study revealed that Bxy-akt-1 in Bursaphelenchus xylophilus shows stable expression changes during embryogenesis, with significantly higher expression in males and increased levels in dispersal third-stage dauer larvae. It is widely expressed in the organism and plays a crucial role in embryogenesis, while potentially not being a key factor in controlling the entry into the dormant stage.

FOREST PATHOLOGY (2021)

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Article Forestry

Effects of inter-specific crossbreeding between the invasive pine wood nematode, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and native B. mucronatus on morphology and reproduction of the hybrid offspring

Marek Tomalak et al.

Summary: The study found that inter-specific hybridization between the highly pathogenic pinewood nematode and the relatively harmless native nematode is possible, resulting in various morphological and anatomical differences. The hybridization led to distortions in mating, gametogenesis, embryogenesis, juvenile viability, and development, severely affecting the nematode's reproductive potential. Potential consequences of the spontaneous inter-specific hybridization between both species are discussed.

FOREST PATHOLOGY (2021)

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Highly accurate protein structure prediction with AlphaFold

John Jumper et al.

Summary: Proteins are essential for life, and accurate prediction of their structures is a crucial research problem. Current experimental methods are time-consuming, highlighting the need for accurate computational approaches to address the gap in structural coverage. Despite recent progress, existing methods fall short of atomic accuracy in protein structure prediction.

NATURE (2021)

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