Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Signaling mechanisms and agricultural applications of (Z)-3-Hexenyl Butyrate-mediated stomatal closure

This study identifies (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate as a natural inducer of stomatal closure and plant immunity, showing its efficacy in reducing water stress and pathogen infection in crops.

Effects of Inbreeding on Microbial Community Diversity of Zea mays

This study examines how inbred, open pollinated, and hybrid maize affect bacterial communities in different tissues, finding that genetic background has less impact than environmental factors.

The biological activity of bacterial rhamnolipids is linked to their molecular structure

This study demonstrates that the biological activity of rhamnolipids in plants depends on their molecular structure, with different congeners showing varying effects on nematode infection and plant growth.

Phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses reveal major differences between apple and pear scab nonhost resistance

The paper compares nonhost resistance to scab pathogens in apple and pear, finding distinct transcriptomic responses and shared defense mechanisms.

Chitosan oligosaccharide induces plant resistance gene expression in Pinus massoniana

This study shows chitosan oligosaccharides induce PRG expression in Pinus massoniana seedlings, providing insights for developing immune inducers against pine wilt disease.

The kinetics and basal levels of the transcriptome response during Effector-Triggered Immunity in Arabidopsis are mainly controlled by four immune signaling sectors

Dynamic decomposition of transcriptome responses during plant effector-triggered immunity revealed conserved responses in two distinct cell populations

The paper decomposes double-peak transcriptome responses in Arabidopsis during effector-triggered immunity into two single-peak patterns, revealing conserved responses in distinct cell populations.

Plant-associated microbiomes promote nutrient turnover in impoverished substrates of a biodiversity hotspot

The paper investigates how plant-associated microbiomes in nutrient-poor Brazilian campos rupestres substrates contribute to nutrient cycling, revealing novel microbial populations and mechanisms for phosphorus and nitrogen turnover.

Effect of D128N mutation on OsSERK2 in Xa21 mediated immune complex: an in-silico study

This study investigates how the D128N mutation in OsSERK2 alters the binding interactions within the Xa21-RaxX21-sY complex using in-silico methods.

NaWRKY3 is a master transcriptional regulator of defense network against Alternaria alternata in Nicotiana attenuata

The paper identifies NaWRKY3 as a master regulator of defense against Alternaria alternata in Nicotiana attenuata by activating key defense genes and pathways.

The genetic architecture of Arabidopsis thaliana in response to native non-pathogenic leaf bacterial species revealed by GWA mapping in field conditions

This study uses GWAS to uncover the genetic architecture of Arabidopsis thaliana's response to non-pathogenic leaf bacteria in field conditions, revealing complex interactions and candidate genes involved in plant-microbiota interactions.

Characterization of two conserved cell death elicitor families from the Dothideomycete fungal pathogens Dothistroma septosporum and Fulvia fulva (syn. Cladosporium fulvum)

This study identifies two conserved effector families from fungal pathogens that trigger cell death in plants, showing they are recognized by immune receptors.

BAMBARA GROUNDNUT RHIZOBACTERIA ANTIMICROBIAL AND BIOFERTILIZATION POTENTIAL

This study identifies rhizobacteria from Bambara groundnut soil with plant growth-promoting and biocontrol properties, highlighting their potential as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents for sustainable agriculture.

Classification of the plant-associated phenotype of Pseudomonas strains using genome properties and machine learning

The paper uses genome properties and machine learning to classify Pseudomonas strains as plant-beneficial or pathogenic, identifying 28 key features that distinguish these phenotypes.

An interolog-based barley interactome as an integration framework for immune signaling

The paper constructs a barley interactome using interolog inference and integrates it with omics data to model immune signaling and identify novel MLA interactors.

Combination of the Systemin peptide with the beneficial fungus Trichoderma afroharzianum T22 improves plant defense responses against pests and diseases

The paper shows that combining Trichoderma afroharzianum T22 with Systemin enhances plant defense against pests and diseases by boosting the Jasmonic acid pathway.

Isolation and Identification of taxonomically diverse bacterial endophytes from citrus in Punjab Pakistan

The paper isolates and identifies diverse bacterial endophytes from citrus plants in Punjab, Pakistan, revealing dominant bacterial classes and genera associated with different citrus cultivars.

An atypical class of non-coding small RNAs produced in rice leaves upon bacterial infection

The paper identifies a novel class of sRNAs in rice induced by bacterial infection, which may play a role in plant-microbe interactions.

PLaBAse: A comprehensive web resource for analyzing the plant growth-promoting potential of plant-associated bacteria

PLaBAse annotates bacterial genomes against a curated ontology of ∼6,900 plant growth-promoting traits; applied to 70,540 genomes, plant symbionts and rhizobacteria had the largest genomes and most traits.

Phosphorylation dynamics in a flg22 induced, heterotrimeric G protein dependent signaling network in Arabidopsis thaliana reveals a candidate PP2A phosphatase involved in AtRGS1 trafficking

The paper identifies ATB as a PP2A phosphatase involved in AtRGS1 trafficking and phosphorylation dynamics during flg22-induced signaling in Arabidopsis.

Arabidopsis spliceosome factor SmD3 modulates immunity to Pseudomonas syringae infection

This study shows that Arabidopsis SmD3 is involved in plant immunity by regulating mRNA splicing of pathogenesis factors and affecting stomatal immunity.

Ubiquitin Ligase SmDDA1b of Eggplant (Solanum melongena) Enhances Bacterial Wilt Resistance via SmNAC Degradation

This study identifies SmDDA1b as a positive regulator of bacterial wilt resistance in eggplant by degrading SmNAC and enhancing SA-related gene expression.

Transcriptomic analysis of quinoa reveals a group of germin-like proteins induced by Trichoderma

This study identifies germin-like proteins in quinoa induced by Trichoderma fungi, showing cultivar-specific responses and suggesting their role in defense mechanisms.

Bacterial but not fungal rhizosphere communities differ among perennial grass ecotypes under abiotic environmental stress

This study compares bacterial and fungal rhizobiomes across three ecotypes of Andropogon gerardii under drought stress, finding distinct bacterial communities but not fungal ones.

Genomic adaptation in the CAZyome and specialised metabolism of the plant-associated Streptomyces violaceusniger clade

This paper sequenced and analyzed the genome of Streptomyces sp. AgN23, revealing its ability to produce auxin, degrade plant cell walls, and synthesize antimicrobials, with these features conserved in the S. violaceusniger clade.

Integrative system biology analysis of barley transcriptome - hormonal signaling against biotic stress

This study uses system biology approaches to analyze barley transcriptomic responses to biotic stress and hormone treatments, identifying differentially expressed genes, transcription factors, and novel hub genes involved in defense mechanisms.

Unearthing the genes of plant-beneficial marine yeast - Wickerhamomyces anomalus strain MSD1

The paper presents the de novo genome of a marine yeast strain, identifies genes involved in plant growth promotion, and highlights its potential as a bio-fertilizer.

Bacillus sp. RZ2MS9, a tropical PGPR, colonizes maize endophytically and alters the plant's production of volatile organic compounds both independently and when co-inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense Ab-V5

This study shows that Bacillus sp. RZ2MS9 colonizes maize endophytically and enhances plant growth, with co-inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense Ab-V5 increasing growth and altering volatile organic compound production.

High-quality complete genome resource of tomato rhizosphere strain Pseudomonas donghuensis P482, a representative of a species with biocontrol activity against plant pathogens

The paper reports the complete genome of Pseudomonas donghuensis P482, a biocontrol strain against plant pathogens, providing resources for studying its biological control mechanisms.

MAP Kinase OsMEK2 and OsMPK1 Signaling for Ferroptotic Cell Death in Rice-Magnaporthe oryzae Interactions

This study identifies OsMEK2 and OsMPK1 as key regulators of ferroptotic cell death in rice during Magnaporthe oryzae infection, showing their role in iron- and ROS-dependent pathways.