Edel Pérez‐López

Mitochondrial genomes of leafhoppers and a parasitoid fly expand genomic resources for the Eastern Canadian Arctic

The paper characterizes mitochondrial genomes from leafhoppers and a parasitoid fly in the Eastern Canadian Arctic, expanding molecular resources for studying insect biodiversity and ecological changes.

Global population genomics and pangenome of the clubroot pathogen link clonal expansion and effector diversification to resistance breakdown in canola

Chromosome-level Genome Assembly of the Potato Leafhopper Empoasca fabae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)

This paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the potato leafhopper, revealing synteny with related species and providing a resource for genomic studies.

Recurrent plant-pathogen Enterobacterales offer complementary digestive functions in a polyphagous insect pest, Empaosca fabae

This study identifies recurrent plant-pathogenic Enterobacterales in the potato leafhopper as contributors to its broad diet by providing complementary digestive functions.

A horizontally acquired and recurrently expanded glycoside hydrolase subfamily across leafhoppers

The paper traces the evolutionary history of a bacterial glycoside hydrolase subfamily in leafhoppers, showing one ancestral acquisition followed by lineage-specific duplication and functional diversification.

RenSeq and whole genome sequencing uncover allelic diversity of clubroot resistance genes in commercial breeding canola lines

The paper uses whole-genome sequencing and RenSeq to analyze NLR gene diversity in clubroot-resistant canola lines and identifies allele-level variation contributing to resistance.

Is the winter survival area of Empoasca fabae continuously expanding?

This paper analyzes temperature data to determine if the winter survival area of Empoasca fabae has expanded over 126 years, finding no significant trend in its expansion.

Leafhoppers' pest status in Quebec from 1868 to 2025

This study examines changes in leafhopper pest status in Quebec from 1868 to 2025, finding that migratory species are increasingly associated with economic importance compared to local species.

Diverse strains of aster yellows phytoplasma are associated with the potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae) in Eastern Canada

The study detects multiple Aster Yellows phytoplasma strains in potato leafhoppers but finds no evidence of vector competence.

A clubroot pathogen PBS3-like effector manipulates hormonal crosstalk to alter root morphology during colonization

This study shows PbGH3, a clubroot pathogen effector, modulates SA-auxin homeostasis in plants to alter root morphology and promote infection.

Pectobacterium sinaloense sp. nov., a novel phytopathogenic species isolated from potato plants in Mexico

The paper isolates and characterizes a novel Pectobacterium species, Pectobacterium sinaloense, from potato plants in Mexico, showing it meets species criteria but has lower virulence.

Genome-resolved metagenomics reveals conserved, flexible and emerging symbioses across global leafhoppers

This paper uses genome-resolved metagenomics to analyze leafhopper microbiomes, revealing conserved and flexible symbioses across diverse species and environments.

Structure-guided secretome analysis of gall-forming microbes offers insights into effector diversity and evolution

The paper uses structural genomics to analyze secretomes of gall-forming microbes, identifying novel effector clusters and their potential roles in pathogenicity.

'Candidatus Phytoplasma zeae': community-driven delineation of the maize bushy stunt phytoplasma, a Dalbulus-transmitted corn pathogen confined to the Americas

The paper proposes a new phytoplasma species, Candidatus Phytoplasma zeae, based on genomic and ecological data, distinguishing it from related species.

Uncovering diversity and climatic drivers of leafhopper-parasitoid dynamics in Canada

The paper monitors leafhopper-parasitoid dynamics in Canadian strawberry farms, finding climate-driven shifts in leafhopper abundance and parasitism rates, along with genomic insights into parasitoid diversity.

Seasonal Phenology of Empoasca fabae (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Quebec, Canada

This study examines the seasonal phenology of Empoasca fabae in Quebec using degree-day models and CLIMEX ecological niche modeling, finding earlier emergence and higher generational potential in warmer regions.

Arabidopsis ecotype screening reveals novel sources of clubroot resistance and insights into resistance inheritance

The paper screens Arabidopsis ecotypes for clubroot resistance, identifies novel resistant lines, and explores genetic mechanisms underlying resistance.

De novo assembly and annotation of the Empoasca fabae mitochondrial genome

This paper assembles and annotates the mitochondrial genome of Empoasca fabae, revealing its gene composition and phylogenetic placement.

Refinement of the Brassica napus NLRome using RenSeq

This study refines the NLRome of Brassica napus using RenSeq, increasing annotated NLR genes from 345 to 715 and identifying genomic regions with misannotations.

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.