The pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and molecular diagnostic methods

Background Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , commonly known as the pine wood nematode (PWN), is one of the most destructive nematode species. It causes pine wilt, a slow progressive disease that results in economic loss worldwide. Objective Here, we review the nematode detection methods, including morpho...

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Published in:Molecular & cellular toxicology 2021, 17(1), , pp.1-13
Main Authors: Lee, Jin-Pyo, Sekhon, Simranjeet Singh, Kim, Ji Hun, Kim, Sun Chang, Cho, Byung-Kwan, Ahn, Ji-Young, Kim, Yang-Hoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Cell Biology
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
Life Sciences
Morphology
Pathogenicity
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Physical characteristics
Proteins
Review
Trees
Virulence
Wilt
Wood
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Summary:Background Bursaphelenchus xylophilus , commonly known as the pine wood nematode (PWN), is one of the most destructive nematode species. It causes pine wilt, a slow progressive disease that results in economic loss worldwide. Objective Here, we review the nematode detection methods, including morphological, molecular, chemical, and protein-based methods, and assess how the nematode’s distribution, virulence, incidence, and severity may be attenuated. Results Pathogenicity of the pine wood nematode is determined via its morphological and molecular characteristics. Many studies have used nucleic acid PCR amplification as a molecular-based technique, but there are often problems with DNA isolation. Currently, molecular-, chemical-, and protein-based analysis methods are used to diagnose emerging pine wilt diseases. Conclusion It is important to quickly diagnose and treat symptomatic trees, but the asymptomatic trees also require quick diagnosis and removal. For this reason, morphological- and DNA-based methods should be combined with chemical- and protein-based approaches for quick and efficient detection.
ISSN:1738-642X
2092-8467
DOI:10.1007/s13273-020-00110-9