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Researchers discover key link in understanding billion-dollar pests in agriculture


September 28, 2015

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Invisible to the naked eye, plant-parasitic nematodes are a huge threat to agriculture, causing billions in crop losses every year. Researchers at the University of Missouri and the University of Bonn have found the first genetic evidence linking one method these animals use to attack plants; they proved that nematodes use a specialized hormone to help them feed. This research could allow plant scientists to develop plants with enhanced resistance to these devastating agricultural pests.Full Story

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