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View article: Signatures in domesticated beet genomes pointing at genes under selection in a sucrose-storing root crop
Signatures in domesticated beet genomes pointing at genes under selection in a sucrose-storing root crop Open
Background The genus Beta encompasses important crops such as sugar, table, fodder, and leaf beets. All cultivated beets are believed to have originated from the wild sea beet, B . vulgaris subsp. maritima . Sugar beet, a recent crop datin…
View article: Molecular mimicry of plant cell-surface immune receptors by fungal secreted leucine-rich repeat proteins
Molecular mimicry of plant cell-surface immune receptors by fungal secreted leucine-rich repeat proteins Open
Summary Leucine-rich repeat (LRR) receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLKs) are important plant immunity proteins. The wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici produces many virulence effectors during infection; however, most remain uncharacterised. We …
View article: Uncovering genes essential in domestication and breeding of sugar beet
Uncovering genes essential in domestication and breeding of sugar beet Open
The genus Beta encompasses economically important root crops such as sugar and table beet. A Beta diversity set including the wild relative B. vulgaris ssp. maritima was grown in the field, and a large phenotypic diversity was observed. Th…
View article: Host-specific fungal plant pathogens exhibit distinct interactions with the leaf microbiota of wild grasses
Host-specific fungal plant pathogens exhibit distinct interactions with the leaf microbiota of wild grasses Open
The plant’s microbiome is influenced by the plant species and biotic factors such as the infection by pathogens. Pathogen-microbiome interactions are relevant for the progression of the disease since both can compete within the plant host.…
View article: Population Genomics of <i>Macrophomina</i> spp. Reveals Cryptic Host Specialization and Evidence for Meiotic Recombination
Population Genomics of <i>Macrophomina</i> spp. Reveals Cryptic Host Specialization and Evidence for Meiotic Recombination Open
Knowledge of the factors structuring populations of pathogenic fungi is fundamental to disease management efforts and basic biology. However, this crucial information is missing for many important pathogens, including broad-host-range and …
View article: Genome-wide Evidence of Host Specialization in Wild and Farmland Populations of the Fungal Leaf Spot Pathogen, <i>Cercospora beticola</i>
Genome-wide Evidence of Host Specialization in Wild and Farmland Populations of the Fungal Leaf Spot Pathogen, <i>Cercospora beticola</i> Open
One of the most recent crop species to be domesticated is sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris Doell.), which was bred for high sucrose content within the last few centuries in Europe. Crop domestication can also lead to the evolutio…
View article: Comparative Analyses of Compatible and Incompatible Host-Pathogen Interactions Provide Insight into Divergent Host Specialization of Closely Related Pathogens
Comparative Analyses of Compatible and Incompatible Host-Pathogen Interactions Provide Insight into Divergent Host Specialization of Closely Related Pathogens Open
Host-pathogen co-evolutionary dynamics drive constant changes in plant pathogens to thrive in their plant host. Factors that determine host specificity are diverse and range from molecular and morphological strategies to metabolic and repr…
View article: Comparative Transcriptomic and Microscopic Analyses of a Wild Wheat Relative Reveal Novel Mechanisms of Immune Suppression by the Pathogen <i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i>
Comparative Transcriptomic and Microscopic Analyses of a Wild Wheat Relative Reveal Novel Mechanisms of Immune Suppression by the Pathogen <i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i> Open
The plant-pathogenic fungus Zymoseptoria tritici is the causal agent of the devasting Septoria tritici blotch, a major wheat disease, with limited resistance genes identified. Aegilops cylindrica, a wild relative of wheat, is resistant to …
View article: Ecological assembly dynamics of the seed-borne microbiome in cultivated and wild wheat
Ecological assembly dynamics of the seed-borne microbiome in cultivated and wild wheat Open
Background Plants host diverse microbial communities that can significantly impact plant health. A portion of these communities is vertically transmitted to the next generation through seeds, influencing early plant development. While seed…
View article: Evolution of sympatric host‐specialized lineages of the fungal plant pathogen <i>Zymoseptoria passerinii</i> in natural ecosystems
Evolution of sympatric host‐specialized lineages of the fungal plant pathogen <i>Zymoseptoria passerinii</i> in natural ecosystems Open
Summary The barley disease Septoria Speckled Leaf Blotch, caused by the fungus Zymoseptoria passerinii , last appeared in North America in the early 2000s. Although rare in crops, field sampling of wild grasses in the Middle East revealed …
View article: Uncovering Genes Essential in Domestication and Breeding of Sugar Beet
Uncovering Genes Essential in Domestication and Breeding of Sugar Beet Open
The genus Beta encompasses economically important root crops such as sugar and table beet. A Beta diversity set including the wild relative B. vulgaris ssp. maritima was grown in the field, and a large phenotypic diversity was observed. Th…
View article: Genomic and physiological signatures of adaptation in pathogenic fungi
Genomic and physiological signatures of adaptation in pathogenic fungi Open
Emerging fungal pathogens have detrimental impacts on crops, animals, and humans. Despite the mounting threat of these emerging fungal pathogens, little is known about their transition from saprotrophic to pathogenic lifestyles. To gain in…
View article: Interspecies hybridization as a route of accessory chromosome origin in fungal species infecting wild grasses
Interspecies hybridization as a route of accessory chromosome origin in fungal species infecting wild grasses Open
Many fungal plant pathogens have dynamic genomic architectures that can contribute to rapid evolution and adaptation to new niches. Zymoseptoria tritici , an important fungal pathogen of wheat, has a compartmentalized and rapidly evolving …
View article: Host specialization defines the emergence of new fungal plant pathogen populations
Host specialization defines the emergence of new fungal plant pathogen populations Open
Host-driven selection can be considered a strong driver of pathogen evolution. To successfully infect, colonize and complete their life cycle, plant pathogens are under constant selective pressures imposed by hosts, leading to genetic adap…
View article: An array of <i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i> effectors suppress plant immune responses
An array of <i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i> effectors suppress plant immune responses Open
Zymoseptoria tritici is the most economically significant fungal pathogen of wheat in Europe. However, despite the importance of this pathogen, the molecular interactions between pathogen and host during infection are not well understood. …
View article: Population genomics of Macrophomina spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination
Population genomics of Macrophomina spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination Open
Knowledge of the factors structuring populations of pathogenic fungi is fundamental to disease management efforts and basic biology. High-quality short-read sequence data were obtained for 463 Macrophomina spp. isolates collected from 91 h…
View article: Assembly and Evaluation of a Confocal Microscopy Image Analysis Pipeline Useful in Revealing the Secrets of Plant-Fungal Interactions
Assembly and Evaluation of a Confocal Microscopy Image Analysis Pipeline Useful in Revealing the Secrets of Plant-Fungal Interactions Open
The ability of laser scanning confocal microscopy to generate high-contrast 2D and 3D images has become essential in studying plant-fungal interactions. Techniques such as visualization of native fluorescence, fluorescent protein tagging o…
View article: Fitness effects of killer virus infection on wild<i>Saccharomyces paradoxus</i>
Fitness effects of killer virus infection on wild<i>Saccharomyces paradoxus</i> Open
Endosymbioses, the intimate relationships between smaller symbionts and larger hosts, have profound impacts on eukaryotic organisms. However, symbiont effects on host fitness in natural conditions are difficult to study, especially for mic…
View article: Population genomics of<i>Macrophomina</i>spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination
Population genomics of<i>Macrophomina</i>spp. reveals cryptic host specialization and evidence for meiotic recombination Open
Knowledge of the factors structuring populations of pathogenic fungi is fundamental to disease management efforts and basic biology. High-quality short-read sequence data were obtained for 463 Macrophomina spp. isolates collected from 91 h…
View article: Sequencing of historical plastid genomes reveal exceptional genetic diversity in early domesticated rye plants
Sequencing of historical plastid genomes reveal exceptional genetic diversity in early domesticated rye plants Open
In medieval central Europe, rye was one of the most important agricultural crops. It’s properties of frost resistance, general resilience and resistance to many pathogens made it invaluable for medieval farmers. Rye has a distinct domestic…
View article: Emergence of sympatric host-specific lineages of the fungal plant pathogen<i>Zymoseptoria passerinii</i>in natural ecosystems
Emergence of sympatric host-specific lineages of the fungal plant pathogen<i>Zymoseptoria passerinii</i>in natural ecosystems Open
Summary The barley disease Septoria Speckled Leaf Blotch, caused by the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria passerinii, had its last outbreak in North America in the early 2000s. Although rare in agricultural settings, field sampling of wild gras…
View article: Signatures in domesticated beet genomes pointing at genes under selection in a sucrose-storing root crop
Signatures in domesticated beet genomes pointing at genes under selection in a sucrose-storing root crop Open
The genus Beta encompasses important crops such as sugar, table, fodder, and leaf beets. All cultivated beets are believed to have originated from the wild sea beet, B . vulgaris subsp. maritima . Sugar beet, a recent crop dating back near…
View article: Deep population structure linked to host vernalization requirement in the barley net blotch fungal pathogen
Deep population structure linked to host vernalization requirement in the barley net blotch fungal pathogen Open
Invasive fungal pathogens pose a substantial threat to widely cultivated crop species, owing to their capacity to adapt to new hosts and new environmental conditions. Gaining insights into the demographic history of these pathogens and unr…
View article: Rapid evolutionary adaptation: Potential and constraints
Rapid evolutionary adaptation: Potential and constraints Open
The vast diversity of life on earth is the result of evolutionary processes that acted over billions of years. Historically it was assumed that adaptation and the origin of new species required long periods of time. However, it is now well…
View article: An array of<i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i>effectors suppress plant immune responses
An array of<i>Zymoseptoria tritici</i>effectors suppress plant immune responses Open
Zymoseptoria tritici is the most economically significant fungal pathogen of wheat in Europe. However, despite the importance of this pathogen, the molecular interactions between pathogen and host during infection are not well understood. …