“…The golden PCN, G. rostochiensis , and the pale PCN, G. pallida , are worm-like microscopic endoparasites which feed on potato roots, deteriorating the quality of tubers and reducing their commercial value. In addition, PCN may facilitate the infection of potatoes by opportunistic pathogens, like bacteria and fungi [ 6 ], significantly reducing yield, increasing the overall costs of production and imposing trade restrictions. Therefore, upon PCN detection, crop fields are subjected to severe quarantine in many countries, where these nematodes are considered harmful quarantine organisms [ 7 ].…”