Stephen C. Whisson

This study isolates and analyzes intracellular vesicles from Phytophthora infestans to identify vesicle-associated proteins and their potential cargo, including effectors and secretory proteins.

This study identifies PiMDP1 and PiMDP2 as molecular markers for extracellular vesicles in Phytophthora infestans, revealing their association with RxLR effectors and their role in infection.

This study evaluates the biocontrol potential of Pythium oligandrum and Serratia proteamaculans against Phytophthora plurivora in European beech, showing significant pathogen inhibition in vitro and greenhouse conditions.

The paper shows that RXLR and EER motifs in oomycete effectors are proteolytically processed before secretion, with cleavage sites constrained to specific positions.