Autophagy contributes to resistance to the oxidative stress induced by pine reactive oxygen species metabolism, promoting infection by Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Autophagy contributes to resistance to the oxidative stress induced by pine ROS metabolism, thus promoting infection by PWN. Our findings clarify the defence mechanisms of PWN and the pathogenesis of PWD, and provide promising hints for control of PWD by blocking autophagy. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.