Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens

The 'Candidatus Phytoplasma mali effector protein SAP11CaPm interacts with MdTCP16, a class II CYC/TB1 transcription factor that is highly expressed during phytoplasma infection.

This study shows that SAP11CaPm interacts with MdTCP16, a transcription factor upregulated during phytoplasma infection, potentially contributing to disease symptoms.

Citrus genomic resources unravel putative genetic determinants of Huanglongbing, a pathogen-triggered immune disease

This study identifies candidate genes associated with citrus response to Huanglongbing by integrating genomic resources and genome-wide association mapping.

Multigenic resistance to Xylella fastidiosa in wild grapes (Vitis sps.) and its implications within a changing climate

This study identifies multigenic resistance to Xylella fastidiosa in wild grapes and shows climate dependence of resistance traits.

Liberibacter solanacearum interacts with host psyllid vitellogenin with its membrane proteins

The paper identifies psyllid vitellogenin as an interacting protein with CLso membrane proteins and shows its regulatory role in autophagy and CLso proliferation.

Quantitative isotope-labeled crosslinker proteomics reveals developmental variation in protein interactions and posttranslational modifications in Diaphorina citri, the citrus greening insect vector

The paper uses isotope-labeled crosslinkers to analyze protein interactions and posttranslational modifications in Diaphorina citri across life stages, revealing developmental changes in chromatin structure.

Enumeration of Citrus endophytic bacterial communities based on illumine metagenomics technique

The paper uses Illumina metagenomics to analyze bacterial communities in citrus leaves, identifying common genera and diversity differences among citrus species.

Detection and molecular characterization of a phytoplasma associated with Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and its first report from India

The paper detects and characterizes a phytoplasma causing phyllody in cucumber in India, identifying it as a member of the 16SrI group and subgroup X.

Annotation of Putative Circadian Rhythm-Associated Genes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera : Liviidae)

The paper manually annotates twenty-seven genes potentially associated with circadian rhythm in Diaphorina citri, suggesting a circadian model similar to Danaus plexippus.

Manual curation and phylogenetic analysis of chitinase family genes in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri

The paper manually curates and phylogenetically analyzes chitinase family genes in the Asian citrus psyllid to identify novel classes and inform pest control strategies.

Ubiquitin Proteasome Pathway annotation in Diaphorina citri can reveal potential targets for RNAi based pest management

The paper annotates 15 ubiquitin-proteasome pathway genes in Diaphorina citri to identify potential RNAi targets for managing HLB disease spread.

Comparative Genome Analysis of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma luffae' Reveals the Influential Roles of Potential Mobile Units in Phytoplasma Evolution

This study presents the first complete genome of a group 16SrVIII phytoplasma, revealing the significant role of mobile units in genome size variation and evolution.

Annotation of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and trehaloneogenesis pathways provide insight into carbohydrate metabolism in the Asian citrus psyllid

The paper annotates genes in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and trehaloneogenesis pathways in the Asian citrus psyllid to identify potential targets for controlling the pest.

Genomic identification, annotation, and comparative analysis of Vacuolar-type ATP synthase subunits in Diaphorina citri

The paper annotates and compares V-ATPase subunits in Diaphorina citri to support therapeutic development against citrus greening disease vectors.

Genetic differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa following the introduction into Taiwan

This study analyzes the genetic diversity of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa in Taiwan, finding it was recently introduced from the US and shows genetic diversity through recombination, but no recombination with the endemic species.

Csp1, A Cold-Shock Protein Homolog in Xylella fastidiosa Influences Pili Formation, Stress Response, and Gene Expression

This study investigates the role of Csp1 in Xylella fastidiosa, showing it affects pili formation, stress response, and gene expression, and introduces a bioinformatics protocol for analyzing long-read RNA-Seq data.

Comparative genomics of Xylella fastidiosa suggests determinants of host-specificity and expands its mobile genetic elements repertoire

This paper compares 94 Xylella fastidiosa genomes to identify host-specificity determinants and expand knowledge of its mobile genetic elements, particularly prophages.

Quantification of new and archived Diaphorina citri transcriptome data using a chromosomal length D. citri genome assembly reveals the vector's tissue-specific transcriptional response to citrus greening disease

The paper quantifies transcriptome responses of Diaphorina citri to citrus greening disease using a new genome assembly, showing tissue-specific gene expression changes.

Genome characterization of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma meliae' (isolate ChTYXIII)

This paper reports the first draft genome of Candidatus Phytoplasma meliae strain ChTYXIII, providing genomic insights into its metabolic capabilities and phylogenetic relationships.

Complete genome sequence of Xylella taiwanensis and comparative analysis of virulence gene content with Xylella fastidiosa

The paper reports the complete genome sequence of Xylella taiwanensis and compares its virulence gene content with Xylella fastidiosa to understand evolutionary relationships and virulence mechanisms.

Parasite co-opts a ubiquitin receptor to induce a plethora of developmental changes

This paper shows how a parasite effector protein manipulates host developmental processes by hijacking a ubiquitin receptor to induce phenotypic changes.

Annotation and analysis of yellow genes in Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, vector for the Huanglongbing disease

The paper annotates and analyzes the yellow gene family in the Asian citrus psyllid genome to identify potential targets for pest control.

Development of a cricket paralysis virus-based system for inducing RNA interference-mediated gene silencing in Diaphorina citri

This paper develops a cricket paralysis virus-based system to induce RNA interference-mediated gene silencing in Diaphorina citri, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing target gene expression.

Chitin biosynthesis genes in Diaphorina citri, Asian citrus psyllid

The paper annotates three chitin synthesis pathway genes in Diaphorina citri, revealing one CHS gene and two UAP genes with distinct expression patterns.

Characterization of Wnt Signaling Genes in Diaphorina citri, Asian citrus psyllid

The paper identifies and characterizes 24 Wnt signaling genes in Diaphorina citri using genome analysis and phylogenetic classification.

Species boundaries and molecular markers for the classification of 16SrI phytoplasmas inferred by genome analysis

This paper refines the classification of 16SrI phytoplasmas using genome analysis, identifies molecular markers for species distinction, and highlights challenges in genome assembly and recombination.

Novel tetraplex qPCR assays for simultaneous detection and identification of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies in plant tissues

The paper develops tetraplex qPCR assays for detecting and identifying Xylella fastidiosa subspecies in plant tissues, showing improved sensitivity and subspecies differentiation compared to existing methods.

Citrusgreening.org: An open access and integrated systems biology portal for the Huanglongbing (HLB) disease complex

The paper introduces a web portal integrating pathosystem-wide resources and tools for studying citrus greening disease, enabling data sharing and analysis across multiple omics data types.

Functional and comparative genomic analysis of integrated prophage-like sequences in Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

The paper identifies and characterizes prophage-like sequences in 15 Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus genomes, revealing a new prophage-like type associated with pathogenicity.

Comparison of real-time PCR and droplet digital PCR for the detection of Xylella fastidiosa in plants

This study compares real-time PCR and droplet digital PCR for detecting Xylella fastidiosa in plants, finding that ddPCR improves sensitivity in some cases.

Molecular characterization of effector protein SAP54 in Bellis Virescence Phytoplasma (16SrIII-J)

The paper characterizes the effector protein SAP54 from a 16SrIII-J phytoplasma isolate and identifies its conservation and evolutionary patterns.