Worm Breeder's Gazette 11(2): 4
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Traditional nematologists increasingly are becoming interested in the biology of plant-parasitic worms, with areas of focus including host recognition, the host-parasite interaction and nematode population dynamics. Development of molecular, diagnostic tools also has become fashionable. Central to this newly found interest is recombinant DNA technology, and possibly, using the soy bean cyst nematode as a model, classical genetics. To foster these interests, a newsletter, modeled after the WBG to point of plagiarism, has been founded by the Society of Nematologists ( SON). The first two issues appear to have been successful and we are keen to expand our audience and scope. Consequently, we encourage WBG readers to become SON Biotech' Newsletter (BNL) readers. Additionally, we solicit contributions to the BNL; traditional nematologists have for too long ignored the nematode biology generated by the worm community. To become a BNL subscriber and/or contributor, please contact: David Bird Department of Nematology, University of California, Riverside, California, 92521. Telephone: (714) 787-3192, FAX: (714) 787- 3719, BITNET: BIRDD@UCRVMS The deadline for the next issue is February 15, 1990. By contrast with the WBG, there is no subscription charge.