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View article: Comparative Effects of Sodium Metasilicate and Potassium Silicate in Enhancing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens PMB05 Plant Immune Responses and Control of Bacterial Soft Rot in Cabbage
Comparative Effects of Sodium Metasilicate and Potassium Silicate in Enhancing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens PMB05 Plant Immune Responses and Control of Bacterial Soft Rot in Cabbage Open
Cabbage is an important vegetable crop worldwide. In Taiwan, during cabbage production, bacterial soft rot caused by Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum often leads to significant yield losses. Aligning with the Sustainable Devel…
View article: Callose metabolism genes in chickpea reveal vascular defense against fusarium wilt
Callose metabolism genes in chickpea reveal vascular defense against fusarium wilt Open
View article: Jasmonates mediate increased levels of ginsenosides in Panax Quinquefolius cambial meristematic cell cultures
Jasmonates mediate increased levels of ginsenosides in Panax Quinquefolius cambial meristematic cell cultures Open
Our results highlight that high levels of endogenous jasmonates promote the growth and synthesis of ginsenosides, flavonoids, and polysaccharides in American ginseng CMCs. Moreover, they provide fundamental bases for optimizing Panax spp. …
View article: Key molecular and cellular events of table olive fruit abscission zone formation during natural maturation and after ethephon treatment
Key molecular and cellular events of table olive fruit abscission zone formation during natural maturation and after ethephon treatment Open
Abscission zones are specialized cell layers that enable organ detachment, yet their morphology and regulation vary among species. Olive ( Olea europaea ), a non-climacteric fruit, requires high concentrations of ethylene-releasing compoun…
View article: GRAS salts and eastern hemlock extract: a dual approach to sustainable plant disease management
GRAS salts and eastern hemlock extract: a dual approach to sustainable plant disease management Open
Several studies assessed the potential of salts and plant extracts as sustainable, eco-friendly phytosanitary products in plant protection. Here, we examined the efficacy of Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) salts sodium benzoate (SBE) a…
View article: Recent Progress in the Understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: From the Perspective of Pathogen and Citrus Host
Recent Progress in the Understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: From the Perspective of Pathogen and Citrus Host Open
Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening disease, caused by the phloem-restricted bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) and transmitted primarily by the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), remains one of the most de…
View article: Arabidopsis root defense barriers support beneficial interactions with rhizobacterium <i>Pseudomonas simiae</i><scp>WCS417</scp>
Arabidopsis root defense barriers support beneficial interactions with rhizobacterium <i>Pseudomonas simiae</i><span>WCS417</span> Open
Summary Plant roots interact with pathogenic and beneficial microbes in the soil. While root defense barriers block pathogens, their roles in facilitating beneficial plant–microbe associations are understudied. Here, we examined the impact…
View article: Molecular diversity of citrus genotypes using callose synthase 7 gene markers linked to Huanglongbing resistance
Molecular diversity of citrus genotypes using callose synthase 7 gene markers linked to Huanglongbing resistance Open
Huanglongbing (HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, is a notable disease affecting citrus plantations globally. Several studies showed that the callose synthase 7 gene is crucial for the citrus defense system against this pat…
View article: <i>Phytophthora</i> Avr3a‐Like Effectors Target and Inhibit Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase <scp>CAD5</scp> to Suppress Plant Immunity
<i>Phytophthora</i> Avr3a‐Like Effectors Target and Inhibit Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase <span>CAD5</span> to Suppress Plant Immunity Open
Phytophthora species are oomycetes that cause significant losses in agricultural production and damages to natural ecosystems. Phytophthora pathogens secrete numerous cytoplasmic effectors that target distinct cellular components to suppre…
View article: <scp>IbPIF1</scp> confers stem nematode resistance by regulating secondary metabolites in sweet potato
<span>IbPIF1</span> confers stem nematode resistance by regulating secondary metabolites in sweet potato Open
Summary The stem nematode ( Ditylenchus destructor Thorne) is a pervasive and destructive plant‐parasitic nematode worldwide, inflicting severe agricultural and economic losses in a wide range of crops. Despite its global impact, the molec…
View article: Cell-to-cell translocation of florigen is inhibited by low ambient temperature through abscisic acid signaling in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i>
Cell-to-cell translocation of florigen is inhibited by low ambient temperature through abscisic acid signaling in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> Open
In Arabidopsis thaliana , the FLOWERING LOCUS T ( FT ) gene encodes florigen, a floral stimulus that integrates multiple environmental cues to optimize the timing of flowering, which is crucial for reproductive success. The FT protein is s…
View article: Serotonin N-acetyltransferase SlSNAT2 Positively Regulates Tomato Resistance Against Ralstonia solanacearum
Serotonin N-acetyltransferase SlSNAT2 Positively Regulates Tomato Resistance Against Ralstonia solanacearum Open
Bacterial wilt (BW) is a globally serious soil-borne disease in a wide range of plants, caused by diverse strains of Ralstonia solanacearum. However, there are few research reports on melatonin regulating plant resistance against R. solana…
View article: Peroxidase and β-1,3-glucanase synergistic functions strengthen plant cell wall and protect wheat against Diuraphis noxia infestation
Peroxidase and β-1,3-glucanase synergistic functions strengthen plant cell wall and protect wheat against Diuraphis noxia infestation Open
Main conclusion Peroxidase and β-1,3-glucanase functions improved cell wall lignification and reduced callose during plant–pest interactions. Lignification effectively strengthens the cell wall, whilst callose deposition weakens and makes …
View article: Phosphorylation of Plant Ferredoxin-like Protein Is Required for Intensifying PAMP-Triggered Immunity in Arabidopsis thaliana
Phosphorylation of Plant Ferredoxin-like Protein Is Required for Intensifying PAMP-Triggered Immunity in Arabidopsis thaliana Open
The immune response triggered when plant cell surface receptors recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) is known as PAMP-triggered immunity (PTI). Several studies have demonstrated that extracellular plant ferredoxin-like …
View article: Cytokinesis‐Defective 1 (CYT1) Positively Regulates Plant Antiviral Immunity by Promoting Callose Deposition and Ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis
Cytokinesis‐Defective 1 (CYT1) Positively Regulates Plant Antiviral Immunity by Promoting Callose Deposition and Ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis Open
NUCLEAR INCLUSION B (NIb), the RNA‐dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) of potyviruses, plays a critical role in both viral replication and suppression of host antiviral immunity. However, the mechanisms by which NIb suppresses host immunity re…
View article: Loss‐of‐Function of Two <scp>PD</scp> ‐Associated Proteins Confers Resistance to Rice Stripe Virus
Loss‐of‐Function of Two <span>PD</span> ‐Associated Proteins Confers Resistance to Rice Stripe Virus Open
Plant viruses usually exploit plasmodesmata (PDs) to achieve cellular infection in host plants. Although PD‐associated proteins are commonly implicated in the regulation of PD pore size, a few limited cases demonstrate their roles as viral…
View article: A module with multiple transcription factors positively regulates powdery mildew resistance in grapevine
A module with multiple transcription factors positively regulates powdery mildew resistance in grapevine Open
Summary Erysiphe necator , the causal agent of powdery mildew (PM), is a fungal pathogen that can severely reduce crop yields. In this study, stable overexpression and silencing demonstrated that the transcription factor VqWRKY46 was ident…
View article: A novel approach to enhance resistance to vascular disease by expressing cell‐death‐inducing fungal elicitors in the xylem tissue
A novel approach to enhance resistance to vascular disease by expressing cell‐death‐inducing fungal elicitors in the xylem tissue Open
Summary Constitutive expression of hypersensitive cell‐death‐inducing effectors secreted by pathogens has proved to be difficult in plants. Herein, xylem‐specific promoters ( P VND7 or P VND2 ) were utilized to express three cell‐death‐ind…
View article: A putative elicitor <scp>CcHE1</scp> from <i>Cytospora chrysosperma</i> enhances plant resistance to phytopathogenic fungi
A putative elicitor <span>CcHE1</span> from <i>Cytospora chrysosperma</i> enhances plant resistance to phytopathogenic fungi Open
BACKGROUND Plant pathogens secrete a large number of effectors to host cells during the infection processes, which will manipulate plant immunity and promote fungal infection. Contrarily, some of the effectors can be recognized by the host…
View article: miR827 increases susceptibility to <i>Alternaria alternata</i> by shearing the <scp>mRNAs</scp> of low‐affinity phosphate transporters <i>PHT5‐2</i> and <i>PHT5‐3</i> in apple
miR827 increases susceptibility to <i>Alternaria alternata</i> by shearing the <span>mRNAs</span> of low‐affinity phosphate transporters <i>PHT5‐2</i> and <i>PHT5‐3</i> in apple Open
SUMMARY Apple leaf spot disease, caused by Alternaria alternata , significantly impacts apple production. Phosphorus plays a crucial role in maintaining the healthy growth of plants and enhancing their defense against pathogens. Both low‐a…
View article: Plant-aphid interactions: recent trends in plant resistance to aphids
Plant-aphid interactions: recent trends in plant resistance to aphids Open
View article: Modulation of calcium, callose synthesis, membrane permeability and pectin methyl-esterase activity affect cell wall composition and embryo yield during <i>Brassica napus</i> microspore embryogenesis
Modulation of calcium, callose synthesis, membrane permeability and pectin methyl-esterase activity affect cell wall composition and embryo yield during <i>Brassica napus</i> microspore embryogenesis Open
Background and Aims Microspore embryogenesis is a convenient inducible system to study the changes associated with the developmental reprogramming of cells. In this work, Brassica napus microspore cultures were used to study the role in th…
View article: MYB80 and TEK: Dynamic duo regulating callose wall degradation and pollen exine development
MYB80 and TEK: Dynamic duo regulating callose wall degradation and pollen exine development Open
View article: Positive regulation of <scp>BBX11</scp> by <scp>NAC053</scp> confers stomatal and apoplastic immunity against bacterial infection in <i>Arabidopsis</i>
Positive regulation of <span>BBX11</span> by <span>NAC053</span> confers stomatal and apoplastic immunity against bacterial infection in <i>Arabidopsis</i> Open
Summary Stomatal immunity and apoplastic immunity are critical for preventing microbial phytopathogenesis. However, the specific regulatory mechanisms of these resistances remain unclear. In this study, a BBX11 transcription factor (TF) wa…
View article: Glucosinolates can act as signals to modulate intercellular trafficking via plasmodesmata
Glucosinolates can act as signals to modulate intercellular trafficking via plasmodesmata Open
Summary Plasmodesmata (PD) allow direct communication across the cellulosic plant cell wall, facilitating the intercellular movement of metabolites and signaling molecules within the symplast. In Arabidopsis thaliana embryos with reduced l…
View article: Phytohormones and emerging plant growth regulators in tailoring plant immunity against viral infections
Phytohormones and emerging plant growth regulators in tailoring plant immunity against viral infections Open
Viral infections are major contributors to crop yield loss and represent a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Plants respond to virus attacks by activating sophisticated signalling cascades that initiate multiple defence mechan…
View article: Regulation of Stomatal Responses to Pathogen and Drought Stress by the F‐Box Protein <scp>AtSKIP5</scp>
Regulation of Stomatal Responses to Pathogen and Drought Stress by the F‐Box Protein <span>AtSKIP5</span> Open
E3 ubiquitin ligases are major components of the ubiquitination cascade and contribute to the stomatal responses to pathogen and drought stress in plants. The F‐box SKP1‐Interacting Partners (AtSKIPs) proteins are members of the SCF E3 ubi…
View article: Engineering and application of multiepitope recombinant proteins to enhance resistance to Botrytis cinerea in tomatoes: a new paradigm for creating plant immune activators
Engineering and application of multiepitope recombinant proteins to enhance resistance to Botrytis cinerea in tomatoes: a new paradigm for creating plant immune activators Open
Plant elicitors have emerged as key agents in effectively invoking immune responses across various plant species, gaining attention for their role in sustainable agricultural protection strategies. However, the economic utility of peptide …
View article: Alginate oligosaccharides trigger multiple defense responses in tobacco and induce resistance to Phytophthora infestans
Alginate oligosaccharides trigger multiple defense responses in tobacco and induce resistance to Phytophthora infestans Open
Alginate oligosaccharides (AOSs), important plant immunity inducers, are widely used in agriculture because of their important role in the biological control of crop diseases. However, the mechanism by which AOSs induce plant resistance to…
View article: Omic characterisation of multi‐component defences against the necrotrophic pathogen <i>Pyrenophora tritici‐repentis</i> in wheat
Omic characterisation of multi‐component defences against the necrotrophic pathogen <i>Pyrenophora tritici‐repentis</i> in wheat Open
Tan Spot disease is caused by the necrotrophic pathogen Pyrenophora tritici‐repentis ( Ptr ) and poses a significant threat to global wheat production. Therefore, novel sources of resistance need to be identified, coupled with a fuller mec…