Sotaro Chiba

RNA viruses that exploit self-cleaving ribozymes for translation initiation

This study identifies self-cleaving ribozymes in RNA viruses, showing their role in translation initiation across fungi and plants.

2'-Deoxyuridine-promoted infection in Pyricularia oryzae is counteracted by bacterial thymidine phosphorylase

This study identifies 2'-deoxyuridine as an extracellular factor promoting infection-related development in Pyricularia oryzae and shows that bacterial degradation of dU reduces fungal pathogenicity.

Foliar application of mixed DAMP- and MAMP-oligosaccharides enhances root growth and fruit yield in okra and tomato in greenhouse experiments

The paper tests a mixture of DAMP- and MAMP-oligosaccharides on okra and tomato, showing improved root growth, biomass, and fruit yield in greenhouse conditions.

Mixed DAMP/MAMP oligosaccharides promote both growth and defense against fungal pathogens of cucumber

This study shows that Oligo-Mix, a mixture of DAMP/MAMP oligosaccharides, promotes cucumber growth and enhances resistance to fungal pathogens by inducing defense responses and structural reinforcement.

Botrytis cinerea detoxifies the sesquiterpenoid phytoalexin rishitin through multiple metabolizing pathways

This study shows Botrytis cinerea detoxifies rishitin through multiple oxidative pathways, enabling tolerance and reducing toxicity to other pathogens.