Kobe University

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Kobe University is a prominent Japanese university located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.

The university is involved in various types of potato-related research, focusing on plant chemistry, pest control, and crop protection.

Researchers at Kobe University study the interactions between potatoes and soil microbes to develop innovative solutions against pests like potato cyst nematodes. Their work aims to improve crop yield and sustainability, contributing to advancements in agricultural science both in Japan and globally.

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Potato cyst nematodes threaten crop yields. Kobe University scientist Mizutani Masaharu uncovered a three-way interaction between plants, soil microbes, and parasites.
June 04, 2025
Kobe University Uncovers Key Plant-Microbe-Parasite Link in Potato Cyst Nematode Control
Kobe University found that potatoes secrete a molecule (SEC) that microbes convert into compounds triggering potato parasite hatching. This three-way interaction could help develop 'suicide hatching' methods to control crop-damaging nematodes.
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  • 1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku
    Kobe Hyogo 657-8501
    Japan

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