Meloidogyne enterolobii
Taxonomy ID 390850
The nematode _ Meloidogyne enterolobii_, a root-knot nematode, infects a variety of crops such as eggplant, bell pepper, soybean, sweet potato, tobacco, tomato, or watermelon. It is able to reproduce on Mi-1 gene carrying crops that are resistant to other root-knot nematodes, making the species a growing economic threat.
Genome Projects
There are 2 genome projects for Meloidogyne enterolobii:
- PRJEB36431: Meloidogyne enterolobii is a root-knot nematode. It is a polyphagous species, that attacks a wide range of plants. The species is thought to be oneof the most pathogenic and virulent root-knot nematodes. (Strain Swiss)
- PRJNA340324: University of Hull (Strain L30)