Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Switch of TIR signaling by a Ca2+ sensor activates ADR1 recognition of pRib-AMP-EDS1-PAD4 for stomatal immunity

This study identifies a Ca2+ sensor/TIR-only node that links PRR signaling to NLRs by repressing and de-repressing STIR1 function, enabling ADR1 recognition of pRib-AMP-EDS1-PAD4 for stomatal immunity.

Biotic interactions shape infection outcomes in Arabidopsis

This study identifies key microbial taxa associated with health and disease in Arabidopsis by analyzing microbiome data and using machine learning to distinguish infected from uninfected plants.

Environment, plant genetics, and their interaction shape important aspects of sunflower rhizosphere microbial communities

The paper quantifies how plant genotype, environment, and their interaction shape sunflower rhizosphere microbial communities across 15 sites using 16S and ITS sequencing.

Transcriptome analysis reveals role for WRKY70 in early N-hydroxy-pipecolic acid signaling

This study identifies WRKY70's role in NHP-induced transcriptional responses and shows SA dependency in early plant immunity.

The Microbiome and Metatranscriptome of a Panel from the Sarracenia Mapping Population Reveal Complex Assembly and Function Involving Host Influence.

This study analyzes the microbiome and metatranscriptome of Sarracenia species to reveal host-influenced community structure and functional convergence.

Defense mechanisms in Lupinus luteus against Colletotrichum lupini, involving TIR-NBS-LRR protein, hypersensitive response and phenylpropanoid pathways

The paper identifies defense mechanisms in Lupinus luteus against Colletotrichum lupini, including TIR-NBS-LRR proteins, hypersensitive response, and phenylpropanoid pathways, and identifies SNPs associated with immunity.

Exploring the genome-wide expression level of the bacterial strain belonging to Bacillus safensis (MM19) against Phomopsis viticola

The paper investigates the genome-wide gene expression of Bacillus safensis strain MM19 against Phomopsis viticola, identifying thiamine biosynthesis and virulence gene expression changes.

Extracellular plant subtilases dampen cold shock peptide elicitor levels

The paper shows that the plant subtilase SBT5.2a cleaves the bacterial cold-shock protein csp22, reducing its immunogenicity and pathogen growth.

Bacterial metabarcoding reveals plant growth promoting members of the core Brachypodium distachyon root-associated microbiome overlooked by culture dependent techniques

This study combines bacterial metabarcoding and culture-based techniques to identify plant growth promoting bacteria in Brachypodium distachyon root microbiomes, revealing strains overlooked by traditional methods.

Strong pairwise Interactions do not Drive Interactions in a Plant Leaf Associated Microbial Community

The paper investigates microbe-microbe interactions in a synthetic microbial community on Arabidopsis leaves, finding that in vitro pairwise interactions differ from in planta correlation networks, suggesting community-level synergism over competition.

Directed evolution of a plant immune receptor for broad spectrum recognition of pathogen effectors

This study uses directed evolution to engineer a plant immune receptor to recognize diverse pathogen effectors, enhancing broad-spectrum resistance in crops.

Delicate tuning of H2O2 by salicylic acid, catalase 2, and AtSAP5 incites plant immunity

The paper shows SA regulates H2O2 levels via AtSAP5 and CAT2 to control redox states and plant immunity.

Mutation of phosphatidate phosphohydrolase genes confers broad-spectrum disease resistance in plants

The paper shows that mutating phosphatidate phosphohydrolase (PAH) genes in rice and Arabidopsis increases phosphatidic acid (PA) levels and broad-spectrum disease resistance.

Altered Arabidopsis thaliana sugar metabolism affects exudation, immune responses, and plant-microbe interactions

This study shows that altered sugar metabolism in Arabidopsis thaliana affects exudation, immune responses, and plant-microbe interactions by changing exudate composition and microbial growth.

Linear β-1,2-glucans trigger immune hallmarks and disease resistance in plants

This paper identifies specific β-1,2-glucans that trigger immune responses and disease resistance in plants by enhancing ROS production and defense gene expression in Arabidopsis and other crops.

Richness and composition of phyllosphere Methylobacterium communities cause variation in Arabidopsis thaliana growth

This study shows that Methylobacterium community diversity and composition affect Arabidopsis thaliana growth, with increased diversity boosting biomass after an initial reduction.

Distinct metabolite profiles in tissues and exudates of a monocot and dicot shaped by the environment

The paper compares metabolite profiles of Brachypodium and Arabidopsis under different environmental conditions, revealing species-specific responses and key metabolite classes involved in plant-environment interactions.

Pathogen-inducible expression of autoactive NLRs confers multi-pathogen resistance in tomato

This study develops a synthetic strategy using pathogen-inducible promoters paired with autoactive NLRs to confer multi-pathogen resistance in tomato without growth impairment.

Binding of a pathogen effector to rice Exo70 proteins tethered to the NOI/RIN4 integrated domain of the NLR receptor Pii2 confers immunity against fungi

The paper shows that the rice NLR-ID receptor Pii2 indirectly recognizes the fungal effector AVR-Pii by dissociating Pii2 from host Exo70 proteins, revealing a novel mechanism of pathogen recognition.

Time-resolved, integrated multi-omic analysis reveals central role of amino acid pathways for defense responses in Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper investigates time-resolved multi-omic changes in Arabidopsis thaliana under microbial elicitors, finding amino acids as key early indicators of defense responses.

Genomic Insights and Biocontrol Potential of Ten Bacterial Strains from the Tomato Core Microbiome

The paper evaluates ten bacterial strains from the tomato core microbiome for biocontrol and growth promotion, identifying their genomic traits and potential applications as bioinoculants.

Selective enrichment of specific bacterial taxa in downy mildew-affected spinach: Comparative analysis in laboratory and field conditions

The paper identifies bacterial taxa enriched in downy mildew-infected spinach plants in both lab and field conditions, showing overlap with bacteria associated with another downy mildew pathogen in Arabidopsis.

An in-silico comparative analysis of lncRNA expression and their role in the pathogenesis of representative fungal, bacterial and viral infections in rice

The paper performs an in-silico analysis of lncRNA expression in rice infected by bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens to identify common and unique lncRNAs involved in defense responses.

Resurrection of the Plant Immune Receptor Sr50 to Overcome Pathogen Immune Evasion

This study engineers the plant immune receptor Sr50 to recognize a pathogen effector variant, restoring immune responses against stem rust.

Bolstering Wheat's Immunity: BABA-Mediated Defense Priming Against Bipolaris sorokiniana Amid Competition

This study shows BABA priming improves wheat resistance to Bipolaris sorokiniana under competition, maintaining growth and yield better than non-primed plants.

Arabidopsis NIM1-INTERACTING1 (NIMIN1) is a multi-domain protein controlling transition from systemic acquired resistance (SAR) to cell death

This paper identifies NIMIN1 as a multi-domain protein that regulates the transition from systemic acquired resistance to cell death in Arabidopsis by interacting with NPR1 and modulating hormone signaling.

PP2C phosphatase Pic14 negatively regulates tomato Pto/Prf-triggered immunity by inhibiting MAPK activation

This paper identifies Pic14 as a negative regulator of Pto/Prf-triggered immunity in tomato by inhibiting MAPK activation through dephosphorylation of Mkk2.

Infection of Alfalfa Cotyledons by an Incompatible but Not a Compatible Species of Colletotrichum Induces Formation of Paramural Bodies and Secretion of EVs

This study compares subcellular changes in alfalfa cotyledons infected by compatible and incompatible Colletotrichum species, finding that incompatible infection leads to paramural body formation and increased extracellular vesicle secretion.

High-resolution quantification of the rhizosphere effect along a soil-to-root gradient shows selection-driven convergence of rhizosphere microbiomes

This study quantifies the rhizosphere effect along a soil-root gradient in Arabidopsis thaliana, showing microbial community convergence driven by selection and priority effects.

Multi omics aided small RNA profiling of wheat rhizosphere and their potential targets in contrasting soils for Rhizoctonia solani-AG8 suppression

The paper identifies differentially expressed small RNAs in wheat rhizosphere soils and their potential targets in disease suppression by analyzing multi-omics data from suppressive and non-suppressive soils.