T. Ishiga

Controlling stomatal aperture, a potential strategy for managing plant bacterial disease

The paper shows that applying certain amino acids reduces bacterial blight in cabbage by inducing stomatal closure, limiting bacterial entry.

Covering soybean leaves with cellulose nanofiber changes leaf surface hydrophobicity and confers resistance against Phakopsora pachyrhizi

This study shows that covering soybean leaves with cellulose nanofiber reduces disease severity caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi by altering leaf hydrophobicity and suppressing pathogen-related gene expression.

Coronatine contributes Pseudomonas cannabina pv. alisalensis virulence by overcoming both stomatal and apoplastic defenses in dicot and monocot plants

Acibenzolar-S-methyl activates stomatal-based defense systemically in Japanese radish by inducing peroxidase-dependent reactive oxygen species production

This study shows ASM activates systemic acquired resistance in Japanese radish by inducing peroxidase-dependent ROS production, leading to stomatal closure and reduced bacterial disease.