Pine wood nematodes cause rapid tree mortality and ecological degradation. Identifying and silencing specific virulence genes prevents the biological mechanisms that drive host infection and population spread.

Ambiguity in distinguishing between closely related genetic populations or infection sources. Precise identification prevents diagnostic errors and resource misallocation.

Ineffective detection and management of wood-boring insects leads to significant timber loss. Targeted attraction and physiological defense induction mitigate large-scale forest degradation.