Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
fitness costs, RNAi resistance, C. elegans, nematode
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Plant-parasitic nematodes cause an estimated $125 billion worth of crop losses globally each year. Fifteen percent of nematode species are plant-parasitic nematodes, and the most significant species parasitize roots. While the parasites don’t always kill the plants, they disrupt water transport and divert nutrients to themselves, causing considerable impact on crop yields. The most significant contributors are root-knot nematodes and cyst nematodes.
Recommended Citation
Jenkins, Stephen and Adams, Dr. Byron
(2013)
"Evaluating the Fitness Costs of RNAi Resistance in C. elegans,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1099.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1099