Preventing the risk of Meloidogyne graminicola spread in European rice paddies (MeloRisk)

Funding Non-competitive funding mechanism. Each funder only pays for the participation of their own national researchers. Total funding €145 000 Picture 1 Picture 1 Picture 1 Objectives •Assess the distribution of Mg and related Meloidogyne spp. in rice. •Characterise Mg isolates with different tools. •Validate molecular diagnostic protocols for Mg, including genome-based approaches. •Evaluate the response of rice cvs to Mg infection. •Screen natural compounds for the control of Mg. Research consortium INIAV (PT), AGES (AT), ILVO (BE), Phytus (BR), BFSA (BG), CREA (IT), CNR (IT), UNINA (IT), Clear Detections (NL), NVWA (NL), UoC (PT), MAFF (SI), UB (ES), EOU (TR) Contact information Project coordinators: Maria L. Inácio: [email protected] Carla Maleita: [email protected] Key outputs and results •Distribution maps of Mg and other Meloidogyne species associated with rice. •Data supporting the assessment of Mg propagation and spread risks. •A network of researchers established to validate and optimise molecular diagnostic methods. •Accurate biological and molecular characterisation of Mg. •Increased availability of validated molecular sequence data for Mg. Preventing Meloidogyne graminicola spread in European rice paddies (MeloRisk) 05/2022 –04/2026 Goals •To evaluate M. graminicola (Mg) presence/distribution. •To implement fast/reliable diagnostic methods. •To understand the molecular dialogue established between Mg and plant hosts. •To develop/select sustainable management strategies including natural substances.