Analysis of Secondary Metabolites Control for Plant Nematodes

Plant nematodes are important agricultural pests. Although nematode parasitism is rarely fatal, plant nematodes cause substantial yield losses by diverting nutrients, disrupting water transport, increasing susceptibility to secondary infections, and acting as vectors for viruses. To facilitate the development of novel nematode control strategies, plant nematologists have spent considerable time and effort studying the mechanisms of plant defense against plant nematodes. One defense mechanism is the production of metabolites with anti-nematode activity.

Lifeasible makes full use of our specialized libraries, selection strategies, and maturation techniques to analyze secondary metabolite control for plant nematodes. With advanced technology and experienced staff, we provide comprehensive services for global clients to support their research.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Flavonoids

• Flavonoids are the largest family of phenolic secondary metabolites, with over 10,000 identified members. Flavonoids have long been implicated in plant resistance to pests and diseases other than plant nematodes. They are also among the most widely studied plant secondary metabolites about plant nematode resistance.
• Lifeasible provides analysis services for controlling nematodes by flavonoids, such as daidzein, genistein, formononetin, glyceollin I, medicarpin, medicarpin-3-O-glucoside-6''-O-malonate, formononetin-7-O-glucoside-6''-O-malonate, and others.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Tannins

Fig.1 Types of secondary metabolites.

• Tannins are a heterogeneous group of polyphenolic compounds. They are usually divided into two subgroups, the hydrolyzable and the condensed tannins. They are involved in plant resistance to insect herbivory, and a handful of studies have also found a correlation between tannin accumulation and nematode resistance.
• We provide analysis services for the control of nematodes by tannins, helping our clients to explore the concentration, composition, and mechanism of tannin against nematodes.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Terpenoids

Terpenoids, an umbrella term for terpenes and their derivatives are likely the most diverse class of plant secondary metabolites, with more than 60,000 compounds already identified. We offer analysis services for controlling nematodes by terpenoids derived from cotton, pepper, solanaceous, cereals, and others.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Alkaloids

• Alkaloids are an extremely heterogenous group of plant secondary metabolites whose only commonality is that they contain at least one nitrogen atom, often in a heterocyclic ring.
• We offer analysis services for controlling nematodes by alkaloids, including the Arabidopsis thaliana alkaloid camalexin, pyrrolizidine alkaloids with nematocidal activity, and ergo valine.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Fatty Acids and Derivatives

Fatty acids are common plant and animal constituents and usually exist in vivo as esters. We offer analysis services to control nematodes by fatty acids and derivatives.

Control of Plant Nematodes by Organosulfur Compounds

We offer analysis services for the control of nematodes by organosulfur compounds, including α-terthienyl and asparagusic acid, which have properties of nematode-suppressive.

Lifeasible offers professional services covering secondary metabolites control for plant nematodes to meet your research needs. With years of experience in plant sciences, our advanced platforms can help our clients solve various difficulties and conduct research. If you are interested in our services or have any questions, please feel free to contact us or make an online inquiry.