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🍅 New advancement in #tomato research🍅 #NEMEMERGE researchers from Wageningen University & Research are investigating heat-stable resistance genes in tomato plants that combat root-knot nematodes #RKN (genus Meloidogyne). Currently, the widely used natural resistance gene works well—until temperatures rise above 28 °C 🌡, at which point its effectiveness drops dramatically. 🔍 The approach includes: ➡️ Reviewing the #literature to identify knowledge gaps around temperature sensitivity of resistance genes. ➡️ Analysing #gene variants to compare temperature-sensitive vs temperature-insensitive versions (examining genome sequences, comparing 3D models, etc.). ➡️ Identify #regions and #motifs that may be linked to temperature sensitivity. 🌍 Why this matters: With #globalwarming driving more frequent heat waves in southern #Europe, the loss of nematode resistance under high temperatures threatens #tomatoproduction. Developing heat-stable resistance could be a game-changer for #sustainableagriculture 🌱 📌 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3LDOR8z #nematodes #nematology #agriculture #ClimateResilience #climatechange #TomatoResearch #innovation #sustainability #EUresearch #HorizonEurope #HorizonEU Aska Goverse Hans Helder Robbert van Himbeeck Arno Schaveling Sabine de Graauw Jeroen van Weperen Ids Willemsen Misghina Goitom Teklu Leendert Molendijk Stefan Geisen Casper van Schaik Jose Lozano Torres European Research Executive Agency (REA) EU Science, Research and Innovation EU Agriculture and Food FAO EU Environment and Climate European Commission Gisela Quaglia