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View article: The pathogen effector BcSSP2 suppresses the NPC phase separation to facilitate Botrytis cinerea infection
The pathogen effector BcSSP2 suppresses the NPC phase separation to facilitate Botrytis cinerea infection Open
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Dietary Polysaccharides as Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics in Infant Formula and Their Influences on Gut Microbiota
A Comprehensive Review on Dietary Polysaccharides as Prebiotics, Synbiotics, and Postbiotics in Infant Formula and Their Influences on Gut Microbiota Open
Human milk contains an abundance of nutrients which benefit the development and growth of infants. However, infant formula has to be used when breastfeeding is not possible. The large differences between human milk and infant formula in pr…
View article: Research Progress on the Mechanism and Function of Histone Acetylation Regulating the Interaction between Pathogenic Fungi and Plant Hosts
Research Progress on the Mechanism and Function of Histone Acetylation Regulating the Interaction between Pathogenic Fungi and Plant Hosts Open
Histone acetylation is a crucial epigenetic modification, one that holds the key to regulating gene expression by meticulously modulating the conformation of chromatin. Most histone acetylation enzymes (HATs) and deacetylation enzymes (HDA…
View article: Characterization of two SGNH family cell death-inducing proteins from the horticulturally important fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea based on the optimized prokaryotic expression system
Characterization of two SGNH family cell death-inducing proteins from the horticulturally important fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea based on the optimized prokaryotic expression system Open
Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive phytopathogenic fungi, causing significant losses to horticultural crops. As a necrotrophic fungus, B. cinerea obtains nutrients by killing host cells. Secreted cell death-inducing proteins (…
View article: A Novel Light-Responsive Gene BcCfaS Regulates the Photomorphogenesis and Virulence of Botrytis cinerea via Lipid Metabolism
A Novel Light-Responsive Gene BcCfaS Regulates the Photomorphogenesis and Virulence of Botrytis cinerea via Lipid Metabolism Open
Light is a fundamental environmental factor for living organisms on earth—not only as a primary energy source but also as an informational signal. In fungi, light can be used as an indicator for both time and space to control important phy…
View article: Set1/COMPASS regulates growth, pathogenicity, and patulin biosynthesis of Penicillium expansum via H3K4 methylation and the interaction with PeVelB
Set1/COMPASS regulates growth, pathogenicity, and patulin biosynthesis of Penicillium expansum via H3K4 methylation and the interaction with PeVelB Open
This study revealed the important roles of Set1/COMPASS in P. expansum and clarified for the first time the combined regulation of PeBre2p and PeVelB in fungal growth and nutrition utilization. These results will provide potential targets …
View article: PeAP1-mediated oxidative stress response plays an important role in the growth and pathogenicity of <i>Penicillium expansum</i>
PeAP1-mediated oxidative stress response plays an important role in the growth and pathogenicity of <i>Penicillium expansum</i> Open
Penicillium expansum is the causal agent of post-harvest blue mold in various fruits and serves as a model for understanding fungal pathogenicity and mycotoxin production. The relevance of oxidative stress response in the growth and virule…
View article: The Zn(II)2Cys6 transcription factor BcDIC affects the asexual reproduction of Botrytis cinerea by regulating pectinesterase genes
The Zn(II)2Cys6 transcription factor BcDIC affects the asexual reproduction of Botrytis cinerea by regulating pectinesterase genes Open
Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive plant pathogens, causing great economic losses in a wide variety of crops. It is difficult to control the pathogen because of its flexible mode of infection, high reproduction, genetic plasti…
View article: Ena Proteins Respond to PacC-Mediated pH Signaling Pathway and Play a Crucial Role in Patulin Biosynthesis
Ena Proteins Respond to PacC-Mediated pH Signaling Pathway and Play a Crucial Role in Patulin Biosynthesis Open
Penicillium expansum is a main producer of patulin that causes severe postharvest decay and food safety issues in the fruit industry. Development, pathogenicity, and patulin production of P. expansum are strongly influenced by the PacC-pH …
View article: Solanum lycopersicum, a Model Plant for the Studies in Developmental Biology, Stress Biology and Food Science
Solanum lycopersicum, a Model Plant for the Studies in Developmental Biology, Stress Biology and Food Science Open
Fruits, vegetables and other plant-derived foods contribute important ingredients for human diets, and are thus favored by consumers worldwide. Among these horticultural crops, tomato belongs to the Solanaceae family, ranks only secondary …
View article: Molecular mechanisms underlying multi-level defense responses of horticultural crops to fungal pathogens
Molecular mechanisms underlying multi-level defense responses of horticultural crops to fungal pathogens Open
The horticultural industry helps to enrich and improve the human diet while contributing to growth of the agricultural economy. However, fungal diseases of horticultural crops frequently occur during pre- and postharvest periods, reducing …
View article: Organic acid, a virulence factor for pathogenic fungi, causing postharvest decay in fruits
Organic acid, a virulence factor for pathogenic fungi, causing postharvest decay in fruits Open
Decay due to fungal infection is a major cause of postharvest losses in fruits. Acidic fungi may enhance their virulence by locally reducing the pH of the host. Several devastating postharvest fungi, such as Penicillium spp., Botrytis cine…
View article: Molecular basis for optimizing sugar metabolism and transport during fruit development
Molecular basis for optimizing sugar metabolism and transport during fruit development Open
View article: DNA Methyltransferases Regulate Pathogenicity of Botrytis cinerea to Horticultural Crops
DNA Methyltransferases Regulate Pathogenicity of Botrytis cinerea to Horticultural Crops Open
Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive fungal pathogens that cause gray mold rot in horticultural products, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers, leading to serious economic losses. B. cinerea is difficult to control be…
View article: Molecular basis of pathogenesis of postharvest pathogenic Fungi and control strategy in fruits: progress and prospect
Molecular basis of pathogenesis of postharvest pathogenic Fungi and control strategy in fruits: progress and prospect Open
View article: Advances and Strategies for Controlling the Quality and Safety of Postharvest Fruit
Advances and Strategies for Controlling the Quality and Safety of Postharvest Fruit Open
View article: Versatile Roles of the Receptor-Like Kinase Feronia in Plant Growth, Development and Host-Pathogen Interaction
Versatile Roles of the Receptor-Like Kinase Feronia in Plant Growth, Development and Host-Pathogen Interaction Open
As a member of the Catharanthus roseus receptor-like kinase 1-like (CrRLK1L) protein kinase subfamily, FERONIA (FER) has emerged as a versatile player regulating multifaceted functions in growth and development, as well as responses to env…
View article: Roles of Aquaporins in Plant-Pathogen Interaction
Roles of Aquaporins in Plant-Pathogen Interaction Open
Aquaporins (AQPs) are a class of small, membrane channel proteins present in a wide range of organisms. In addition to water, AQPs can facilitate the efficient and selective flux of various small solutes involved in numerous essential proc…
View article: Antagonistic Yeasts: A Promising Alternative to Chemical Fungicides for Controlling Postharvest Decay of Fruit
Antagonistic Yeasts: A Promising Alternative to Chemical Fungicides for Controlling Postharvest Decay of Fruit Open
Fruit plays an important role in human diet. Whereas, fungal pathogens cause huge losses of fruit during storage and transportation, abuse of chemical fungicides leads to serious environmental pollution and endangers human health. Antagoni…
View article: Actin Is Required for Cellular Development and Virulence of <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> via the Mediation of Secretory Proteins
Actin Is Required for Cellular Development and Virulence of <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> via the Mediation of Secretory Proteins Open
The cytoskeleton is an important network that exists in cells of all domains of life. In eukaryotic cells, actin is a vital component of the cytoskeleton. Here, we report that BcactA, an actin protein in B. cinerea , can affect the growth,…
View article: The Pattern and Function of DNA Methylation in Fungal Plant Pathogens
The Pattern and Function of DNA Methylation in Fungal Plant Pathogens Open
To successfully infect plants and trigger disease, fungal plant pathogens use various strategies that are dependent on characteristics of their biology and genomes. Although pathogenic fungi are different from animals and plants in the gen…
View article: Reactive oxygen species: A generalist in regulating development and pathogenicity of phytopathogenic fungi
Reactive oxygen species: A generalist in regulating development and pathogenicity of phytopathogenic fungi Open
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are small molecules with high oxidative activity, and are usually produced as byproducts of metabolic processes in organisms. ROS play an important role during the interaction between plant hosts and pathogeni…
View article: Production, Signaling, and Scavenging Mechanisms of Reactive Oxygen Species in Fruit–Pathogen Interactions
Production, Signaling, and Scavenging Mechanisms of Reactive Oxygen Species in Fruit–Pathogen Interactions Open
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a dual role in fruit–pathogen interaction, which largely depends on their different levels in cells. Fruit recognition of a pathogen immediately triggers an oxidative burst that is considered an integral …
View article: Metabolic Dynamics During Loquat Fruit Ripening and Postharvest Technologies
Metabolic Dynamics During Loquat Fruit Ripening and Postharvest Technologies Open
Loquat is an important fruit widely cultivated worldwide with high commercial value. During loquat fruit development, ripening, and storage, many important metabolites undergo dramatic changes, resulting in accumulation of a diverse mixtur…
View article: Pathogenic mechanisms and control strategies of Botrytis cinerea causing post-harvest decay in fruits and vegetables
Pathogenic mechanisms and control strategies of Botrytis cinerea causing post-harvest decay in fruits and vegetables Open
Botrytis cinerea is a significant necrotrophic plant pathogen causing devastating diseases on more than 500 plant species, especially on fresh fruits and vegetables, resulting in the economic losses ranging from $10 billion to $100 billion…
View article: Application of Intraoperative O-Arm-Assisted Real-Time Navigation Technique for Spinal Fixation
Application of Intraoperative O-Arm-Assisted Real-Time Navigation Technique for Spinal Fixation Open
This study explored the combined use of the O-arm and real-time navigation during spinal fixation. The clinical data for 60 patients undergoing spinal fixation, at Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital between May 5, 2015 and May 1, 2017, w…
View article: Surgical Resection of a Cervical Intramedullary Schwannoma: A Case Report and Literature Review
Surgical Resection of a Cervical Intramedullary Schwannoma: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Schwannomas are the most common type of spinal tumor, and they most commonly occur in intradural extramedullary locations. Intramedullary schwannomas of the central nervous system are very rare and are difficult to diagnose using preoperat…
View article: Fluorescein Sodium Use during Spinal Ependymoma Resection
Fluorescein Sodium Use during Spinal Ependymoma Resection Open
Spinal ependymomas (SEs) are common adult intramedullary tumors; however, determining the absolute boundary between the tumor and the tumor residual may be difficult. We assessed outcomes following the use of fluorescein sodium (FS) during…
View article: Identification and Functional Characterization of a Tonoplast Dicarboxylate Transporter in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Identification and Functional Characterization of a Tonoplast Dicarboxylate Transporter in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Open
Acidity plays an important role in flavor and overall organoleptic quality of fruit and is mainly due to the presence of organic acids. Understanding the molecular basis of organic acid metabolism is thus of primary importance for fruit qu…
View article: Influence of Oxidative Stress on Biocontrol Activity of Cryptococcus laurentii against Blue Mold on Peach Fruit
Influence of Oxidative Stress on Biocontrol Activity of Cryptococcus laurentii against Blue Mold on Peach Fruit Open
The limitations of chemical fungicides for the control of postharvest diseases have recently become more apparent. The utilization of antagonistic microorganisms is a promising alternative to that of fungicides to control postharvest decay…