Biotrophic plant pathogenic fungi are widely distributed and are among the most damaging
pathogenic organisms of agriculturally important crops responsible for significant losses in …

Brassica napus (canola/oilseed rape/rapeseed) is an economically important crop, mostly
found in temperate and sub-tropical regions, that is cultivated widely for its edible oil. Major …

Fungal plant-pathogens promote infection of their hosts through the release of 'effectors'—a
broad class of cytotoxic or virulence-promoting molecules. Effectors may be recognised by …

Cell death-inducing proteins (CDIPs) play important roles in the infection of Botrytis cinerea,
a broad host-range necrotrophic phytopathogen. Here, we show that the secreted protein …

Simple Summary Plants, unlike animals, do not have defender cells or an adaptive immune
system. Instead, plants rely on each cell's innate immunity and systemic signals emitted from …

The fungal phytopathogen Colletotrichum lupini is responsible for lupin anthracnose,
resulting in significant yield losses worldwide. The molecular mechanisms underlying this …

Onion is cultivated worldwide for its bulbs, but production is threatened by pathogens and
pests. Three distinct diseases of onion are caused by species that belong to the fungal …

Colletotrichum is one of the most important plant pathogenic genus of fungi due to its
scientific and economic impact. A wide range of hosts can be infected by Colletotrichum …

Powdery mildew, a fungal pathogen, poses significant threats to various plant species,
including economically important ones. Conventional treatment methods involving …

It is my pleasure to write a foreword for the book entitled Biotechnological Advances for
Disease Tolerance in Plants. To fulfil the food requirement of increasing population …