Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Compost from urban biowaste shapes the bacterial community and its functional traits in the rhizosphere of tomato plants

This study shows that industrial compost from urban biowaste increases bacterial diversity and functional traits in tomato rhizosphere compared to chemical fertilizer.

Volatile organic compounds of L. enzymogenes LEC suppress the growth of fungal and oomycete pathogens and modify the cell physiology of Rhizoctonia solani

A Blast Fungus Effector Targets a Tubby-like F-box Protein to Suppress Plant Immunity

This study identifies Tie1, a fungal effector that targets OsTLP7 to suppress plant immunity by altering its localization and transcriptional activity.

A bacterial chaperone-usher pathway links interkingdom association to antimicrobial protection of a fungal partner

The paper investigates how a bacterial chaperone-usher pathway enables interkingdom protection of a fungus from antimicrobial compounds.

Light induces Phytochrome B SUMOylation to recruit the immune regulator NPR1 in nuclear condensates to control immunity in plants

The paper shows light-induced SUMOylation of Phytochrome B recruits NPR1 to nuclear condensates, elevating SA levels to control plant immunity, with SA also maintaining this process in darkness.

Fungal volatiles affect lateral root formation and increase plant tolerance to osmotic stress

This study shows fungal volatiles promote lateral root formation and enhance plant tolerance to osmotic stress by modulating auxin signaling and nutrient transport.

Decoding microbial diversity in roots of rice plants under flooded conditions: influence of the host genotype, root compartment and mycorrhizal association

This study investigates how rice genotype, root compartment, and mycorrhizal association influence root microbiome composition in flooded conditions using shotgun metagenomic sequencing.

Genomic and functional characterization of compost-derived bacteria identifies a candidate bioinoculant that influences tomato physiology and leaf metabolism

The paper isolates and characterizes compost-derived bacteria, identifies a candidate bioinoculant, and shows its effects on tomato physiology and leaf metabolism.

Yeast surface display reveals structure-dependent β-glucan association with the plant immune receptor AtIGP1

The paper uses yeast surface display to show that AtIGP1 recognizes laminaribiose but not longer MLG-derived oligosaccharides, and that this recognition triggers immune responses in planta.

Transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling reveals early responses of tomato plants elicited by compost-derived bacteria

This study examines the early molecular and metabolic responses of tomato plants to compost-derived bacteria, identifying common and strain-specific physiological signatures.

Nuclear NPR1 Modulates Salicylic Acid/Jasmonic Acid Crosstalk via Transcriptional Control of WRKY Transcription Factors

This study identifies WRKY transcription factors as mediators of NPR1-regulated SA/JA crosstalk in Arabidopsis, showing nuclear NPR1 controls JA repression through these factors.

Ca2+-driven nanodomain enrichment and plasma membrane proteome remodelling enable bacterial outer membrane vesicle perception in rice

This study shows that rice perceives Xoo-OMVs via a Ca2+ signal that drives nanodomain enrichment and PM proteome remodelling to prepare for pathogen invasion.

Genetic determinants of Brevundimonas-mediated attenuation of plant pattern-triggered immunity

This study identifies genetic determinants of Brevundimonas-mediated attenuation of plant pattern-triggered immunity, finding TonB1 as the key factor.

Root endophyte sulfur metabolites enhance redox balance and drought tolerance in Arabidopsis

This study shows that the root endophyte Pseudomonas argentinensis SA190 enhances drought tolerance in Arabidopsis by supplying glutathione, improving redox balance.

Recognition-dependent activation of the RRS1-R/RPS4 immune receptor complex

This study investigates the oligomerization and activation mechanism of the RPS4-RRS1 immune receptor complex in Arabidopsis, showing that effector recognition triggers conformational changes that enable NADase activity.

Endophytic colonization pathways of Pseudomonas chlororaphis M71 and Trichoderma atroviride SC1 in grapevine following stem injection

This study compares the colonization patterns of Pseudomonas chlororaphis M71 and Trichoderma atroviride SC1 in grapevine after stem injection, showing distinct movement and persistence behaviors.

Azospirillum brasilense and cytidine as combination treatment to enhance drought resilience of peas

This study evaluates the effectiveness of combining Azospirillum brasilense with cytidine or seedling exudate to improve pea drought resilience, finding that cytidine enhances drought tolerance and rhizosphere diversity.

Pseudoarthrobacter BD237 volatile organic compounds promote Brachypodium distachyon growth

This study shows that mVOCs from Pseudoarthrobacter BD237 enhance Brachypodium distachyon growth and stress tolerance by promoting photosynthesis and abiotic stress response.

Pantoea ananatis-triggered systemic resistance requires root sensing through the LORE receptor kinase in Arabidopsis

This study shows that Pantoea ananatis triggers systemic resistance in Arabidopsis through root sensing via the LORE receptor kinase, using HAAs and 3-OH-C10 as MAMPs.

Building Bridges Belowground: Pythium oligandrum En-hances Rhizosphere Network Connectivity

This study shows that Pythium oligandrum modifies microbial interactions in the potato rhizosphere without changing overall bacterial community composition, affecting network connectivity.

There are cores, indicators, and differences - a high-throughput and quantitative PCR study of the Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. leaf, root, and seed endophytic bacterial microbiomes within the European invasive range

The paper profiles endophytic bacterial microbiomes in Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. tissues across Europe, finding tissue type shapes community structure more than region or habitat.

Root gene regulatory network analysis reveals roles for defense hormones and secondary metabolites in establishment of disease-suppressive soil

The paper analyzes root gene regulatory networks in Arabidopsis thaliana to identify roles of defense hormones and secondary metabolites in disease-suppressive soil establishment.

Study on The Effect of a Propiconazole Based Fungicide on Plant Growth Promoting Properties of Isolates from Wheat Rhizosphere

This study examines how propiconazole affects six plant growth promoting properties of wheat rhizosphere isolates, finding that specific traits like siderophore and ammonia production are suppressed at high concentrations.

Immune surveillance at plasmodesmata restricts the movement of a fungal effector

The paper identifies ChEC108 as a fungal effector that targets plasmodesmata in Arabidopsis, binds HIPP6, and induces plasmodesmal closure to restrict fungal spread.

DREM: integrating resistance and domain probabilities to prioritize plant immune receptors

DREM is a deep learning model that improves the identification of plant immune receptors by learning from sequence data, outperforming existing methods and identifying novel resistance proteins.

A Gnotobiotic Rice Pathosystem Reveals How the Microbiome Suppresses Rice Blast Disease

This study uses a gnotobiotic rice system to show that microbiome colonization reduces rice blast disease severity by promoting a regulated immune state rather than just increasing defense activation.

A transparent window into the rhizosphere: a simplified workflow for spatially resolved soil metabolomics

This paper introduces a low-cost rhizobox platform for spatially resolved soil metabolomics under realistic conditions, showing reliable plant growth and species-specific metabolite profiles.

Sex specificity of root exudates and their effects on rhizosphere microorganisms in a rare and endangered plants, Taxus cuspidata

This study compares root exudates and rhizosphere microbial communities between male and female Taxus cuspidata plants across developmental stages, revealing sex-specific differences in chemical composition and microbial diversity.

Receptor-like kinase RLK15 binds a fungal RNase effector to enhance autophosphorylation and activate host defense

The paper identifies a fungal RNase effector recognized by a plant receptor kinase, triggering immune responses and enhancing disease resistance.

Invasive Chinese tallow is associated with distinct rhizosphere microbial communities, core microbiomes, and functional potential relative to native Loblolly pine

This study compares rhizosphere microbial communities and functional potential between invasive Chinese tallow and native Loblolly pine, finding distinct microbial structures and functions associated with the invasion.