Ziyue Zeng

This study shows that polytunnel covering reduces Pseudomonas syringae dispersal and alters phyllosphere communities, while nitrogen fertigation improves plant growth and reduces disease severity in cherry orchards.

This study investigates the tissue-specific roles of type III effectors and phytotoxins in Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae pathogenicity to cherry, finding that toxins are critical for fruit infection while effector redundancy complicates disease progression.