Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Exogenous auxins for proline regulation in heat-stressed plants

The paper links microbial IAA to proline metabolism during heat stress, proposing a framework for how microbial auxins enhance plant thermotolerance through hormonal and redox signaling.

Horizontally acquired IbACS gene modulates rhizosphere microbiota and contributes to sweet potato growth

This study shows that the horizontally acquired IbACS gene in sweet potato affects rhizosphere microbiota and supports plant growth in nutrient-poor soil.

Contribution of floral transmission to the assembly and health impact of bacterial communities in watermelon seeds

The paper investigates how bacteria from watermelon flowers contribute to seed microbiota and plant fitness, finding that floral transmission significantly influences bacterial diversity and seed germination.

Humidity-driven ABA depletion determines plant-pathogen competition for leaf water

The paper shows that humidity increases ABA catabolism via CYP707A3, reducing ABA levels and limiting bacterial infection in Arabidopsis.

Pantoea in agriculture: Balancing promise and pathogenicity

The paper discusses the dual role of Pantoea species as both beneficial biofertilizers and potential plant pathogens, highlighting the need for careful regulation in agricultural use.

Natural genetic transformation of the wheat rhizosphere microbial community through DNA inoculations

The paper shows that adding DNA from water-stressed soils to wheat rhizosphere communities can reduce plant stress by transferring beneficial genes.

Structural basis for heat tolerance in plant NLR immune receptors.

The paper identifies structural features that confer heat tolerance in plant NLR immune receptors and enables in silico classification and engineering of temperature-tolerant variants.

Natural variation in an NLR pair confers thermostable resistance to a devastating bacterial pathogen

The paper identifies a natural genetic variant in the RPS4/RRS1 NLR pair that confers thermostable resistance to Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Evolution of HMA-integrated tandem kinases accompanied by expansion of target pathogens

The paper identifies HMA-integrated tandem kinase genes in barley and wheat that confer resistance to fungal pathogens and proposes an evolutionary model for their diversification.

Comparative genomics of epiphytic and endophytic bacterial culture collections from Arabidopsis thaliana in Otautahi (Christchurch), Aotearoa New Zealand

The paper sequenced and compared 129 bacterial isolates from epiphytic and endophytic compartments of Arabidopsis thaliana in New Zealand, identifying functional genomic differences between the two groups.

RhizoGrid: Illuminating Spatial Rhizosphere Dynamics

RhizoGrid integrates 3D-printed pot structures with spatial measurements to explore root-microbe interactions in sorghum rhizosphere.

Small Molecule Binding to EDS1/PAD4 in LRR-RP-Mediated Pattern-Triggered Immunity

The paper identifies small molecule binding to EDS1 and PAD4 as critical for LRR-RP-mediated PTI, with distinct roles in early and late immune responses.

Elevated CO2 induces phyllosphere community changes in soybean

The paper examines how elevated CO2 affects fungal and bacterial communities in soybean phyllosphere, finding shifts in fungal composition and network structure.

A desert endophyte, Priestia megaterium SI1-IITJ, improves fluoride stress tolerance by reducing fluoride content of plant tissues and perturbing salt tolerance and defense genes of Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies Priestia megaterium SI1-IITJ as a desert endophyte that reduces fluoride content in plants and modulates gene expression to improve fluoride stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Proteome Analysis of Soybean Root Apoplast Combined with AlphaFold Prediction Reveal Macrophomina phaseolina Infection Strategies and Potential Targets for Engineering Resistance

The paper uses proteomics and AlphaFold to analyze soybean root apoplast interactions with M. phaseolina, identifying potential resistance targets.

Microbial dispersal from surrounding vegetation influences phyllosphere microbiome assembly of corn and soybean

This study shows that microbial dispersal from surrounding vegetation influences the phyllosphere microbiome of corn and soybean, with proximity to vegetation increasing microbiome similarity and reducing soil's role in microbiome assembly.

β-sheet stabilization of the island domain underlies ligand-induced LRR-RP activation of plant immune signaling

This paper identifies a β-sheet stabilization mechanism in the island domain of LRR-RPs that mediates ligand binding and co-receptor recruitment, revealing insights into plant immune signaling activation.

Melatonin enhances peanut productivity by enriching root-associated nitrogen fixing bacteria

This study shows melatonin improves peanut yield by enhancing root-associated nitrogen-fixing bacteria, with significant effects on root biomass and bacterial community composition.

Barley C2-Domain Abscisic Acid-Related protein CARa supports susceptibility to Blumeria hordei and localizes to the extrahaustorial membrane

This study identifies CARa as a barley protein that interacts with ROP signaling components and supports susceptibility to Blumeria hordei by localizing to the extrahaustorial membrane.

A fungal root endophyte functionally complements host immunity and mitigates natural immune variation in Arabidopsis

This study shows that the fungal endophyte Serendipita indica reduces disease susceptibility in Arabidopsis regardless of host genotype and that the immune receptor ISI contributes to root immunity but is not required for endophyte protection.

Endocytosis of the damage-associated molecular pattern receptor PEPR1 is BAK1-dependent.

This study shows that BAK1-dependent phosphorylation is required for PEPR1 endocytosis and immune signaling in Arabidopsis.

The Pik NLR pair accumulates at the plasma membrane as a hetero-oligomeric sensor-helper immune protein complex prior to activation

The paper shows that the rice NLR pair Pik-1 and Pik-2 forms a hetero-oligomeric complex at the plasma membrane in the resting state before effector activation.

Grapevine phyllosphere pan-metagenomics reveals pan-microbiome structure, diversity, and functional roles in downy mildew resistance

This study uses pan-metagenomics to analyze the grapevine phyllosphere microbiome, revealing its structure, diversity, and functional roles in downy mildew resistance.

Geno-pheno characterization of crop rhizospheres: An integrated Raman spectroscopy and microbiome approach in conventional and organic agriculture

This study compares microbial communities in conventional and organic agriculture using Raman spectroscopy and 16S rRNA sequencing, finding distinct phenotypic adaptations linked to management practices.

Genotype-associated transcriptional differences among grapevine lines carrying single and pyramided Rpv resistance loci

The paper identifies genotype-specific transcriptional changes in grapevine lines with different resistance loci, suggesting regulatory restructuring rather than additive immune activation.

Breeding of microbiomes conferring salt tolerance to plants

This study breeds microbiomes that confer salt tolerance to plants by selecting for beneficial microbial communities, showing increased seed weight and reduced sodium concentration in treated plants.

The Vitis vinifera receptor VvLYK6 negatively regulates chitin-triggered immune responses and promotes fungal infections

This study identifies VvLYK6 as a negative regulator of chitin-triggered immune responses in grapevine, increasing susceptibility to fungal infections.

Hydrogen Sulfide modulates Flagellin-Induced Stomatal Immunity

This study shows H2S and DES1 are critical for flg22-induced stomatal closure and ROS production in plant immunity.

Cellular energy sensor SnRK1 suppresses salicylic acid-dependent and -independent defenses and bacterial resistance in Arabidopsis

This study shows that SnRK1 suppresses salicylic acid-dependent and -independent defense responses and bacterial resistance in Arabidopsis by modulating gene expression and interacting with TGA transcription factors.

Dynamics in microbial communities associated with the development of soil fatigue in banana

The paper investigates microbial community dynamics in soil during banana cultivation, finding shifts in bacterial and fungal composition linked to soil fatigue.