The analysis presented in this study concerned the expression of genes of maize proteins from two groups: those encoding transcription and elongation factors (WRKY53, EF1a, and EF1b) and those related to plant cell wall (PG and GRP2), in the varieties of maize showing different susceptibilities to M. arenaria, at different time points after nematode infection. The gene discussed is EEF1B2; the disease is Nematoda infectious disease.