The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences at the University of Baghdad organized, as part of the activities of the Plant Protection Department during its academic season, a seminar presented by Master’s student Fatima Nadhim Khalil on “Activating and Inhibiting Plant Resistance by Plant-Parasitic Nematodes”. The session was chaired by the head of postgraduate studies, Professor Radi Fadel Al-Jissani.
The seminar aimed to understand the parasitism of nematodes on plants through a series of physiological processes that result in various alterations in plant tissues. These alterations include host recognition, host attraction, host invasion, migration within the host, initiation of feeding structure formation, expansion of feeding structure, and maintenance of functions.
The seminar highlighted the importance and impact of nematode parasitism on the physiological and biochemical processes of plants, which leads to alterations in the defense mechanisms of plants against parasitic nematodes. It also discussed the potential defensive mechanisms that plants may employ against these parasitic nematodes, aiming to understand the mechanisms that contribute to plant resistance.
Additionally, the seminar discussed the management strategies for parasitic nematodes to minimize their negative effects on plant growth and productivity.
The seminar included scientific discussions with the presence of several faculty members from the department and postgraduate students.
We extend our best wishes to the student for success and excellence in her academic journey.
