CRISPR crops: plant genome editing toward disease resistance
Genome editing by sequence-specific nucleases (SSNs) has revolutionized biology by
enabling targeted modifications of genomes. Although routine plant genome editing …
enabling targeted modifications of genomes. Although routine plant genome editing …
Iron homeostasis and plant immune responses: recent insights and translational implications
JH Herlihy, TA Long, JM McDowell - Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2020 - ASBMB
Iron metabolism and the plant immune system are both critical for plant vigor in natural
ecosystems and for reliable agricultural productivity. Mechanistic studies of plant iron home …
ecosystems and for reliable agricultural productivity. Mechanistic studies of plant iron home …
Protein engineering expands the effector recognition profile of a rice NLR immune receptor
Plant nucleotide binding, leucine-rich repeat (NLR) receptors detect pathogen effectors and
initiate an immune response. Since their discovery, NLRs have been the focus of protein …
initiate an immune response. Since their discovery, NLRs have been the focus of protein …
Lessons in effector and NLR biology of plant-microbe systems
A Białas, EK Zess… - Molecular Plant …, 2018 - Am Phytopath Society
A diversity of plant-associated organisms secrete effectors—proteins and metabolites that
modulate plant physiology to favor host infection and colonization. However, effectors can …
modulate plant physiology to favor host infection and colonization. However, effectors can …
Predicted Aflatoxin B1 Increase in Europe Due to Climate Change: Actions and Reactions at Global Level
Climate change (CC) is predicted to increase the risk of aflatoxin (AF) contamination in
maize, as highlighted by a project supported by EFSA in 2009. We performed a …
maize, as highlighted by a project supported by EFSA in 2009. We performed a …
High-throughput sequencing in plant disease management: a comprehensive review of benefits, challenges, and future perspectives
High-throughput sequencing (HTS) has instigated a paradigm shift in plant pathology,
showcasing its transformative role in the management of plant diseases. As a powerful tool …
showcasing its transformative role in the management of plant diseases. As a powerful tool …
High-Resolution Analysis of the Efficiency, Heritability, and Editing Outcomes of CRISPR/Cas9-Induced Modifications of NCED4 in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
CRISPR/Cas9 is a transformative tool for making targeted genetic alterations. In plants, high
mutation efficiencies have been reported in primary transformants. However, many of the …
mutation efficiencies have been reported in primary transformants. However, many of the …
Plant–nematode interactions
S Eves-van den Akker - Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 2021 - Elsevier
Plant-parasitic nematodes threaten food security in the developed and develo** world.
This review looks at the field through a wide lens, aiming to capture a breadth of recent …
This review looks at the field through a wide lens, aiming to capture a breadth of recent …
Recent advances in understanding of fungal and oomycete effectors
RA Wilson, JM McDowell - Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 2022 - Elsevier
Fungal and oomycete pathogens secrete complex arrays of proteins and small RNAs to
interface with plant-host targets and manipulate plant regulatory networks to the microbes' …
interface with plant-host targets and manipulate plant regulatory networks to the microbes' …
Effector gene birth in plant parasitic nematodes: Neofunctionalization of a housekee** glutathione synthetase gene
Plant pathogens and parasites are a major threat to global food security. Plant parasitism
has arisen four times independently within the phylum Nematoda, resulting in at least one …
has arisen four times independently within the phylum Nematoda, resulting in at least one …