Scanning electron microscopy of syncytial transfer cells induced in roots by cyst-nematodes

M.G.K. Jones; V.H. Dropkin

doi:10.1016/0048-4059(75)90030-2

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Scanning electron microscopy of syncytial transfer cells induced in roots by cyst-nematodes

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Scanning electron microscopy of syncytial transfer cells induced in roots by cyst-nematodes

M.G.K. Jones and V.H. Dropkin

Physiological Plant Pathology, Vol.7(3), pp.259-263

1975

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-4059(75)90030-2

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Abstract

Syncytia induced by cyst-nematodes form by wall dissolution and fusion of cell protoplasts. The patterns and extent of wall perforations of syncytia induced in soybean by Heterodera glycines and in tobacco by Heterodera tabacum were examined by scanning electron microscopy after removal of the cytoplasm. Wall perforations appear to form at sites formerly occupied by pit fields. The origin and control of enzymes responsible for dissolving the walls to form these perforations are discussed. It is concluded that these enzymes are of plant origin.

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Title: Scanning electron microscopy of syncytial transfer cells induced in roots by cyst-nematodes
Authors/Creators: M.G.K. Jones (Author/Creator) - Australian National University
V.H. Dropkin (Author/Creator) - University of Missouri
Publication Details: Physiological Plant Pathology, Vol.7(3), pp.259-263
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Identifiers: 991005543638507891
Murdoch Affiliation: Murdoch University
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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