Inability to verify the origin or infection status of biological samples. Establishing authenticity and health status prevents contamination and data inaccuracies in reproductive or environmental research.

Uncontrolled proliferation of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus leads to devastating forest mortality. Identifying specific genetic vulnerabilities allows for targeted population suppression where traditional chemical controls fail.

Uncontrolled wood-boring insect populations lead to significant timber loss and ecological degradation. Mitigating these infestations prevents large-scale forest mortality and economic devaluation of wood resources.