Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
horizontal gene transfer, convergent molecular evolution, plant-parasitic nematodes
College
Life Sciences
Department
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Abstract
The phylum Nematoda is a large and diverse group, making-up an estimated 80% of Metazoans [1]. Of specific agricultural importance are the plant-parasitic nematodes, which are responsible for the loss of an estimated 12.3% of the world’s annual crop production [2]. We looked at the most destructive members of the family Heteroderidae, the cyst (Heterodera and Globodera spp.) and root-knot (Meloidogyne spp.) nematodes.
Recommended Citation
Dillman, Adler Ray and Adams, Dr. Bryon J.
(2013)
"Selection, Horizontal Gene Transfer and Convergent Molecular Evolution in Plant-Parasitic Nematodes,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1210.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1210