Applications and prospects of technologies such as omics and gene editing in plant-nematode gene interactions
Plant-parasitic nematodes pose a significant threat to our agriculture.Advances in genomics,transcriptomics,proteomics,RNAi,and CRISPR/Cas gene editing technology have significantly improved our ability to control these pests,enhancing our understanding of their invasion tactics and the defense mechanisms of plants.This review highlights the applications of these scientific tools in revealing plant-nematode gene interactions and the new approaches to breeding resistant crops.Future research will harness multi-omics,gene editing innovations,bioinformatics,AI,and precision agriculture to advance nematode research and management,supporting the continued growth of sustainable agriculture.