Peng Zhang

Direct effector recognition by a tandem kinase triggers non-canonical immunity in wheat

The paper identifies a wheat resistance gene Lr41 that directly recognizes an effector AvrLr41 through its pseudokinase domain, revealing a non-canonical immune mechanism involving kinase-type receptors and helper proteins.

Host adaptation and genome evolution of the broad host range fungal rust pathogen, Austropuccinia psidii

This study presents a chromosome-level genome of Austropuccinia psidii, revealing its unique genomic features and infection dynamics across diverse hosts.

Origin and evolution of the bread wheat D genome

The paper analyzes the genetic composition and history of the bread wheat D genome using a pangenome of its donor species, revealing contributions from discrete subpopulations of Aegilops tauschii.

A pathogen-induced putative NAC transcription factor mediates leaf rust resistance in barley

This study identifies Rph7, a barley resistance gene against leaf rust, as a putative NAC transcription factor involved in basal defence activation.

Austropuccinia psidii, causing myrtle rust, has a gigabase-sized genome shaped by transposable elements

This paper reports the assembly of a large, highly contiguous genome for Austropuccinia psidii, revealing its expansion through transposable elements and low GC content.