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View article: Coordinated transcriptomic and metabolomic responses in rice reveal lignin-based physical barriers as key mechanisms of nonhost resistance to rust fungi
Coordinated transcriptomic and metabolomic responses in rice reveal lignin-based physical barriers as key mechanisms of nonhost resistance to rust fungi Open
Nonhost resistance (NHR) serves as a fundamental defense response in plants against non-adapted pathogens, yet its underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigates the rice- Pst ( Puccinia striiformis f. sp…
View article: Development, validation, and evidence of frequent exchange of mating type<i>HD</i>alleles of<i>Puccinia striiformis</i>f. sp.<i>tritici</i>provide an insight into highly genetic diversity
Development, validation, and evidence of frequent exchange of mating type<i>HD</i>alleles of<i>Puccinia striiformis</i>f. sp.<i>tritici</i>provide an insight into highly genetic diversity Open
Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), is a worldwide destructive wheat disease. It possesses the potential to generate novel virulence races through sexual reproduction, which is the primary cause of its…
View article: Heterologous expression of the barley-specific HvbZIP87 transcription factor in wheat enhances broad-spectrum disease resistance with balanced yield
Heterologous expression of the barley-specific HvbZIP87 transcription factor in wheat enhances broad-spectrum disease resistance with balanced yield Open
We have identified a unique protein that interacts with TaNPR1 in the SAR pathway of Triticeae species and have clarified its role in conferring resistance.
View article: Genotyping reveals high genotypic diversity and potential migration pattern of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici populations in Xinjiang and Northwest epidemic regions of China
Genotyping reveals high genotypic diversity and potential migration pattern of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici populations in Xinjiang and Northwest epidemic regions of China Open
The Xinjiang epidemiological region of wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), exhibits distinct characteristics compared to other epidemic regions in China. This region provides favorable conditions for P…
View article: A novel key virulence factor, FoSSP71, inhibits plant immunity and promotes pathogenesis in <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i>
A novel key virulence factor, FoSSP71, inhibits plant immunity and promotes pathogenesis in <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Open
Fusarium wilt of banana ( Musa spp.), caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense ( Foc ), poses a significant threat to the global banana industry. Particularly, tropical race 4 of Foc exhibits high pathogenicity toward the major commerci…
View article: Genomics-guided landscape unlocks superior alleles and genes for yellow rust resistance in wheat
Genomics-guided landscape unlocks superior alleles and genes for yellow rust resistance in wheat Open
Yellow rust (YR), caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), poses a significant threat to wheat production worldwide. Breeding resistant cultivar is crucial for managing this disease. However, understanding of the genetic mechan…
View article: Wheat MAPK cascade mediates SGT1 nuclear entry targeted by a stripe rust effector
Wheat MAPK cascade mediates SGT1 nuclear entry targeted by a stripe rust effector Open
Mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascades play a fundamental role in plant immunity by transducing external signals inside plant cells. Here, we defined a wheat MAPK cascade, composed of the mitogen‐activated protein kinase kinase (…
View article: A system genetics analysis uncovers the regulatory variants controlling drought response in wheat
A system genetics analysis uncovers the regulatory variants controlling drought response in wheat Open
Summary Plants activate a variable response to drought stress by modulating transcription of key genes. However, our knowledge of genetic variations governing gene expression in response to drought stress remains limited in natural germpla…
View article: The <scp>E3</scp> ubiquitin ligase <scp>TaGW2</scp> facilitates <scp>TaSnRK1γ</scp> and <scp>TaVPS24</scp> degradation to enhance stripe rust susceptibility in wheat
The <span>E3</span> ubiquitin ligase <span>TaGW2</span> facilitates <span>TaSnRK1γ</span> and <span>TaVPS24</span> degradation to enhance stripe rust susceptibility in wheat Open
Summary Wheat stripe rust, caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), threatens global wheat production, and therefore discovering genes involved in stripe rust susceptibility is essential for balancing yiel…
View article: The wheat CC-NBS-LRR protein TaRGA3 confers resistance to stripe rust by suppressing ascorbate peroxidase 6 activity
The wheat CC-NBS-LRR protein TaRGA3 confers resistance to stripe rust by suppressing ascorbate peroxidase 6 activity Open
Nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NLR) proteins are intracellular immune receptors that activate innate immune responses upon sensing pathogen attack. However, the molecular mechanisms by which NLR proteins initiate downstream signal…
View article: Ta<scp>NAC</scp>1 boosts powdery mildew resistance by phosphorylation‐dependent regulation of <i>TaSec1a</i> and <i>TaCAMTA4</i> via <scp>PP2A</scp>c/<scp>CDPK</scp>20
Ta<span>NAC</span>1 boosts powdery mildew resistance by phosphorylation‐dependent regulation of <i>TaSec1a</i> and <i>TaCAMTA4</i> via <span>PP2A</span>c/<span>CDPK</span>20 Open
Summary The integrity of wheat ( Triticum aestivum ) production is increasingly jeopardized by the fungal pathogen Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici ( Bgt ), particularly amid the vicissitudes of climate change. Here, we delineated the role…
View article: EGGPT：an extensible and growing genomic prediction technology
EGGPT：an extensible and growing genomic prediction technology Open
Genomic selection (GS) is an effective way to aid breeders in enhancing the precision and efficiency of plant and animal breeding through the use of genomic prediction (GP) methods. However, most of GP methods based on a single algorithm a…
View article: Quantitative phosphoproteomics reveals molecular pathway network in wheat resistance to stripe rust
Quantitative phosphoproteomics reveals molecular pathway network in wheat resistance to stripe rust Open
Protein phosphorylation plays an important role in immune signaling transduction in plant resistance to pathogens. Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), severely devastates wheat production. Nonetheless,…
View article: Revealing inheritance of a Xinjiang isolate BGTB-1 of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici and the shift of pathogenicity from avirulence to virulence at heterozygous AvrYr5 locus
Revealing inheritance of a Xinjiang isolate BGTB-1 of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici and the shift of pathogenicity from avirulence to virulence at heterozygous AvrYr5 locus Open
In China, Xinjiang is a relatively independent epidemic region of wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, due to great genetic divergence of Xinjiang with other inland epidemic regions. In this region, race evolut…
View article: Genome-wide association mapping and candidate genes analysis of high-throughput image descriptors for wheat frost resistance
Genome-wide association mapping and candidate genes analysis of high-throughput image descriptors for wheat frost resistance Open
Frost risk is increasingly occurring in winter wheat. Quantitative assessment of frost risk can facilitate the analysis of key genetic factors related to wheat resistance to abiotic stress. We collected 491 wheat accessions and selected fo…
View article: Identification of a negative-strand RNA virus with natural plant and fungal hosts
Identification of a negative-strand RNA virus with natural plant and fungal hosts Open
The presence of viruses that spread to both plant and fungal populations in nature has posed intriguingly scientific question. We found a negative-strand RNA virus related to members of the family Phenuiviridae , named Valsa mali negative-…
View article: High density mapping of durable and broad-spectrum stripe rust resistance gene Yr30 in wheat
High density mapping of durable and broad-spectrum stripe rust resistance gene Yr30 in wheat Open
Stripe rust is a global fungal disease that is a serious threat to wheat. Durable resistance is the most effective method of control. Yr30, an adult plant resistance (APR) gene with broad-spectrum effectiveness, was located in the putative…
View article: The Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase TaCDPK7 Positively Regulates Wheat Resistance to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici
The Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase TaCDPK7 Positively Regulates Wheat Resistance to Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici Open
Ca2+ plays a crucial role as a secondary messenger in plant development and response to abiotic/biotic stressors. Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs/CPKs) are essential Ca2+ sensors that can convert Ca2+ signals into downstream phosp…
View article: Comparative Assessment of Habitat Suitability and Niche Overlap of Three Cytospora Species in China
Comparative Assessment of Habitat Suitability and Niche Overlap of Three Cytospora Species in China Open
The plant pathogenic fungus Cytospora is notoriously known for causing woody plant canker diseases, resulting in substantial economic losses to biological forests and fruit trees worldwide. Despite their strong negative ecological impact, …
View article: The genome assembly and annotation of <i>Puccinia striiformis</i> f. sp.<i> </i><i>tritici</i> isolate AZ2
The genome assembly and annotation of <i>Puccinia striiformis</i> f. sp.<i> </i><i>tritici</i> isolate AZ2 Open
Stripe rust fungus Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst) is a destructive pathogen of wheat worldwide. PacBio HiFi sequencing technology and a trio-binning approach were combined to generate a fully haplotype-resolved and nearly gap-fr…
View article: Using UAV-Based Temporal Spectral Indices to Dissect Changes in the Stay-Green Trait in Wheat
Using UAV-Based Temporal Spectral Indices to Dissect Changes in the Stay-Green Trait in Wheat Open
Stay-green (SG) in wheat is a beneficial trait that increases yield and stress tolerance. However, conventional phenotyping techniques limited the understanding of its genetic basis. Spectral indices (SIs) as non-destructive tools to evalu…
View article: The E3 ligase TaGW2 mediates transcription factor TaARR12 degradation to promote drought resistance in wheat
The E3 ligase TaGW2 mediates transcription factor TaARR12 degradation to promote drought resistance in wheat Open
Drought stress limits crop yield, but the molecular modulators and their mechanisms underlying the trade-off between drought resistance and crop growth and development remain elusive. Here, a grain width and weight2 (GW2)-like really inter…
View article: Yr5-virulent races of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici possess relative parasitic fitness higher than current main predominant races and potential risk
Yr5-virulent races of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici possess relative parasitic fitness higher than current main predominant races and potential risk Open
Wheat stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of wheat, and seriously threatens safe production of the crop worldwide. In China, new races historically appeared and r…
View article: Genetic dissection and identification of stripe rust resistance genes in the wheat cultivar Lanhangxuan 121, a cultivar selected from a space mutation population
Genetic dissection and identification of stripe rust resistance genes in the wheat cultivar Lanhangxuan 121, a cultivar selected from a space mutation population Open
Stripe rust is a devastating disease of wheat worldwide. Chinese wheat cultivar Lanhangxuan 121 (LHX121), selected from an advanced line L92-47 population that had been subjected to space mutation breeding displayed a consistently higher l…
View article: Transcriptomic analysis of wheat reveals possible resistance mechanism mediated by Yr10 to stripe rust
Transcriptomic analysis of wheat reveals possible resistance mechanism mediated by Yr10 to stripe rust Open
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), is a catastrophic disease that threatens global wheat yield. Yr10 is a race-specific all-stage disease resistance gene in wheat. However, the resistance mechanism of Yr10 …