Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Evaluating the legacy of drought exposure on root and rhizosphere bacterial microbiomes over two plant generations

This study examines drought's legacy effects on root and rhizosphere bacterial microbiomes across two plant generations in common bean, finding no significant microbiome response in one genotype but a minor legacy effect in another.

Identification of bacterial candidates that promote the growth of the seagrass Zostera marina

The paper isolates and characterizes bacterial candidates from seagrass Zostera marina that promote plant growth by nitrogen mobilization, sulfur oxidation, phosphorus solubilization, and IAA production.

Cooperative siderophore use stabilizes a protective leaf microbiome

The paper shows that cooperative siderophore exchange between Rhodotorula kratochvilovae and Pseudomonas species stabilizes the leaf microbiome and protects plants from pathogens.

Benzoxazinoid-mediated microbiome feedbacks enhance Arabidopsis growth and defense

The paper investigates how benzoxazinoid-conditioned soil microbiomes enhance Arabidopsis growth and defense through priming mechanisms.

Specialization of independently acquired flagellar FliC proteins in plant-associated Sphingomonas balances swimming and immunogenicity

The paper shows plant-associated Sphingomonas use two flagellar FliC variants to balance swimming and immune evasion by partitioning motility and colonization functions.

Differential contributions of an antimicrobial effector from Verticillium dahliae to virulence and tomato microbiota assembly across natural soils

The paper shows that the antimicrobial effector Ave1 from Verticillium dahliae affects tomato microbiota assembly and virulence across different soils.

HMA proteins produce 2',3'-cNMP signaling molecules and activate CNL-mediated immunity in rice

This study identifies HMA proteins in rice as sensors that generate 2',3'-cNMP signaling molecules, which are perceived by CNL LRR domains to activate immunity against blast disease.

Species specific marker genes for systemic defence and stress responses to leaf wounding and flagellin stimuli in hybrid aspen and silver birch

This study identifies and validates species-specific marker genes for systemic defense responses to leaf wounding and flagellin in hybrid aspen and silver birch.

Effector-triggered stomatal immunity prevents leaf invasion by bacterial pathogens

This study shows that CAR1-mediated recognition of the effector AvrE1 enhances stomatal immunity in Arabidopsis, preventing P. syringae leaf invasion.

Silencing ABAP1 INTERACTING PROTEIN 10 (AIP10) enhances root colonization by beneficial bacteria and improves plant performance under nutrient-limited conditions in Arabidopsis thaliana

The Receptor Kinase MEE39/ATHE Mediates Cell Wall Integrity Surveillance During Root Vascular Pathogen Infection

The paper identifies ATHE/MEE39 as a receptor kinase involved in detecting cell wall integrity during root vascular pathogen infection and shows its interaction with MIK2 to enhance defense.

The transcription factor SiROCX controls a monocot-specific CAZyme program for host cell wall remodeling during symbiotic root colonization

This study identifies SiROCX as a transcription factor regulating a monocot-specific CAZyme program for host cell wall remodeling during fungal symbiosis.

Microbial Life Inside Posidonia Seeds: Beneficial En-dophytes and Implications for Marine Plant Health

The paper identifies culturable bacterial and fungal endophytes in Posidonia oceanica seeds, showing their potential roles in plant growth promotion and seed germination.

miR160 controls class III peroxidase via StARF10/17 and couples salicylic acid and ROS signaling networks in potato hypersensitive response to potato virus Y

The paper identifies miR160's role in regulating class III peroxidase via StARF10/17 and its integration of SA and ROS signaling during potato hypersensitive response to PVY.

Genome of Trichoderma gamsii strain T035 a promising beneficial fungus in agriculture

The paper reports the high-quality genome of Trichoderma gamsii strain T035, providing a resource for studying its biocontrol mechanisms and sustainable plant protection strategies.

Temporal Dynamics of the Tomato Rhizosphere Microbiome in Response to Synthetic Communities of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria

The paper tests synthetic bacterial communities in tomato growth trials, finding that richer and more diverse communities enhance plant growth and alter rhizosphere microbiomes, with Pseudomonas-containing communities showing the strongest effects.

Turnip mosaic virus drives selective filtering and community reassembly in the Arabidopsis thaliana root microbiome in a genotype-specific manner

This study shows that Turnip mosaic virus selectively filters bacterial root microbiomes in Arabidopsis thaliana, with genotype-specific effects on community composition and network structure.

Ecophylogenetic patterns of rhizosphere bacterial community assembly in Pisum spp. (Fabaceae, Fabeae) reveal strong plant-mediated ecological filtering

The paper examines rhizosphere bacterial community assembly in Pisum spp. and finds strong plant-mediated ecological filtering shaping microbial communities.

Pathogen-induced red pigmentation uncovers a conserved floral defense in Asteraceae

The paper shows that higher anthocyanin levels in flowers correlate with increased resistance to Botrytis cinerea, and that this defense is conserved in Asteraceae but lost in cultivated species.

Transport-driven spatial patterning of glucosinolates structures root microbiome assembly

The paper shows that glucosinolate transporters shape root microbiome assembly by creating spatial chemical gradients in Arabidopsis and Camelina.

Phyllosphere and rhizosphere microbiomes empower Nicotiana tobacum complex traits dissection and prediction

This study links host genetics, microbiome composition, and agronomic traits in tobacco using microbiome-wide association studies and genomic selection models to improve trait prediction.

Early seed priming with closely related Bacillus strains induces divergent physiological and defense responses in melon

This study shows that melon seeds primed with two closely related Bacillus strains trigger different physiological and defense responses based on microbial identity and inoculum dose.

CRAGE-RB-PI-seq enables transcriptional profiling of rhizobacteria during plant-root colonization

The paper develops CRAGE-RB-PI-seq to profile rhizobacterial transcription during plant root colonization, revealing key transcriptional changes involved in immune evasion and colonization success.

Multimodal Learning Reveals Plants' Hidden Sensory Integration Logic

The paper uses multimodal analysis to uncover how fungal symbionts reprogram plant sensory systems through coordinated transcriptional, metabolic, and phenotypic responses, revealing novel integration hubs and mechanisms.

A specialized ARGONAUTE enables trans-species RNA interference in plant immunity

This study identifies AGO10 as a key player in trans-species RNA interference in plant immunity, showing its role in pathogen gene silencing and immune response.

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.

Genomic and functional insights on Priestia megaterium MOD5IV: Enhancing Metal Phytoremediation Potential in Arid Environments

This paper characterizes Priestia megaterium MOD5IV, a multi-metal-resistant plant-growth-promoting bacterium from the Atacama Desert, showing enhanced phytoremediation potential.

Unveiling Hidden Endophytes by Optimising Identification of Endophytic Bacterial Communities from Wild Grassland Plant Roots

The paper develops a streamlined protocol to accurately identify endophytic bacterial communities in wild grassland plant roots by addressing methodological challenges in DNA extraction and contamination.

Recruitment of SERK co-receptors determines signaling specificity within the systemin peptide family

The paper shows that different systemin peptides recruit specific SERK co-receptors, leading to distinct signaling responses in tomato plants.

Natural selection acting on the genetics of host response to commensal bacteria

This study identifies candidate genes and signatures of natural selection in Arabidopsis thaliana's response to commensal bacteria, revealing genetic architecture and adaptation mechanisms.