E. Perez-Lopez

Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of the clubroot pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae

This paper presents the first telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Plasmodiophora brassicae, a plant pathogen, and provides a high-quality gene annotation.

Potential impact of climate change on Nearctic leafhopper distribution and richness in North America

This study projects how climate change may affect the distribution and richness of Nearctic leafhoppers, finding increased suitability in northern Canada and persistent presence in current habitats.

A New Multiplex TaqMan qPCR for Precise Detection and Quantification of Clavibacter michiganensis in Seeds and Plant Tissue

This paper develops a multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for specific and sensitive detection and quantification of Clavibacter michiganensis in seeds and plant tissues.

Can leafhoppers help us trace the impact of climate change on agriculture?

This study shows that climate change is increasing leafhopper populations and disease transmission in eastern Canada, suggesting leafhoppers can serve as indicators of agricultural impacts from climate change.

A Hydroponic-Based Bioassay to Facilitate Plasmodiophora brassicae Phenotyping

This paper develops a hydroponic bioassay to evaluate Plasmodiophora brassicae virulence and canola resistance, offering a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional soil-based methods.

Diet and injection, our recommendation to characterize Clavibacter michiganensis- tomato interactions

This study identifies an effective method for inoculating tomato plants with Clavibacter michiganensis to study bacterial canker, finding that syringe inoculation with low fertilization is most effective.

A decade of hidden phytoplasmas unveiled through citizen science

The paper uses citizen science data to identify new phytoplasma hosts and strains over a decade, highlighting the value of stakeholder contributions to plant pathology monitoring.

Plasmodiophora brassicae in Mexico, from anecdote to fact

The study confirms the presence of Plasmodiophora brassicae in Mexico through field surveys and molecular detection, marking the first documented report of the pathogen in the country.

First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' affecting sour orange in urban areas of Mayabeque, Cuba

The paper reports the first detection of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' in sour orange plants in urban areas of Mayabeque, Cuba, using the cpn60 UT molecular barcode.