Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics

Molecular investigation of Rlm3 from rapeseed as a broad-spectrum resistance gene against fungal pathogens producing structurally conserved effectors

This study characterizes the Rlm3 resistance gene in rapeseed, showing it recognizes effectors from multiple fungal pathogens and identifies key regions for recognition.

A controlled environment assay for the rapid evaluation of verticillium stripe resistance in canola

This paper introduces a controlled environment assay for evaluating verticillium stripe resistance in canola, validated against field trials showing strong correlation.

Phylogenomics and effector analysis of Plasmodiophora brassicae genomes unveils a unique and highly divergent clade in Australia

The paper generates complete genome assemblies for Australian Plasmodiophora brassicae isolates and reveals a unique, highly divergent clade with distinct effector profiles.

The Magnaporthe oryzae MAX effector AVR-Pia binds a novel group of rice HMA domain-containing proteins

This study identifies four rice HMA domain-containing proteins as targets of the Magnaporthe oryzae effector AVR-Pia and reveals the molecular basis of their interaction.

The fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani AG-8 has two nuclear haplotypes that differ in abundance

This study reveals that Rhizoctonia solani AG-8 has two nuclear haplotypes with differing abundances and gene expression patterns during plant infection.

Inactivating a β1 subunit of SnRK1 promotes broad-spectrum disease resistance in rice

This study shows that disrupting the SnRK1β1A gene in rice confers broad-spectrum resistance to fungal diseases without affecting growth or yield.

Rapid breakdown of Cf-6-mediated immunity in tomato through loss or mutation of the Avr6 effector gene in Fulvia fulva

The paper identifies Avr6 as the effector gene in Fulvia fulva that overcomes Cf-6-mediated immunity in tomato, showing its loss or mutation leads to resistance breakdown.

Characterization of the maize (Zea mays)-Ustilago maydis interaction in a warming climate

The paper investigates how temperature changes affect maize-Ustilago maydis interactions by analyzing transcriptomic data and identifying key factors influencing infection.

Resistance screening of uncharacterized Lupinus angustifolius accessions towards Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lupini

The paper screens 20 uncharacterized Lupinus angustifolius accessions for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lupini and identifies L26 as the most resistant and L49 as the most susceptible.

Arabidopsis ecotype screening reveals novel sources of clubroot resistance and insights into resistance inheritance

The paper screens Arabidopsis ecotypes for clubroot resistance, identifies novel resistant lines, and explores genetic mechanisms underlying resistance.

Assessment of Genetic Resources to Major Tomato Diseases: Insights from wild germplasm and public S. lycopersicum collections

This study assesses genetic resistance to major tomato diseases in wild and cultivated germplasm, identifying wild species as rich sources of resistance loci.

A reference-quality NLRome for the hexaploid sweetpotato and diploid wild relatives

The paper catalogs NLR diversity in sweetpotato and wild relatives using RenSeq, identifying 800-1,200 NLRs and highlighting CNL diversity and conservation across genotypes.

A fully phased, chromosome-scale genome of sugar beet line FC309 enables the discovery of Fusarium Yellows resistance QTL

The paper presents a chromosome-scale, haplotype-phased genome of sugar beet line FC309 and identifies a QTL for Fusarium Yellows resistance on Chromosome 3.

A standard area diagram for Fusarium yellows rating in sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

This paper develops a standard area diagram (SAD) to improve the accuracy and precision of Fusarium yellows disease rating in sugar beet, showing no statistical difference between two SAD versions and demonstrating machine learning models' congruency with human estimates.

Clubroot disease in soil: An examination of its occurrence in chemical and organic environments

This study compares clubroot disease severity in Brassica rapa grown in chemical and organic soils, finding lower disease severity in organic soils due to higher bacterial biomass and diversity.

Regulatory architecture of disease resistance in maize revealed by multi-omic systems genetics

The paper integrates multi-omic data to identify regulatory networks underlying disease resistance in maize, revealing a key signaling module involved in resistance to northern leaf blight.

Refinement of the Brassica napus NLRome using RenSeq

This study refines the NLRome of Brassica napus using RenSeq, increasing annotated NLR genes from 345 to 715 and identifying genomic regions with misannotations.

The Plasmodiophora brassicae effector PbEGF1 manipulates plant immunity and regulate primary infection

This study identifies PbEGF1, an effector from Plasmodiophora brassicae, which manipulates plant immunity and promotes infection by degrading BnNHL13.

QTL mapping in field plant populations reveals a genetic basis for frequency- and spatially-specific fungal pathosystem resistance

This study identifies a genetic locus associated with fungal pathogen resistance in wild tobacco plants, showing frequency- and spatially-dependent effects in mixed populations.

Comparative transcriptomics reveals the molecular mechanisms of maize in response to downy mildew caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw

The paper uses RNA-Seq to compare gene expression in susceptible and resistant maize lines infected with downy mildew, identifying DEGs involved in resistance mechanisms.

MPSeqM, a tool combining multiplex PCR and high-throughput sequencing to study the polymorphism of eight Leptosphaeria maculans avirulence genes and its application to field surveys in France

MPSeqM combines multiplex PCR and sequencing to analyze polymorphism in eight AvrLm genes of L. maculans, showing high correlation with pathotyping and enabling large-scale monitoring of virulent isolates.

The genome of Lactuca saligna, a wild relative of lettuce, provides insight into non-host resistance to the downy mildew Bremia lactucae

The paper reports a chromosome-level genome assembly of Lactuca saligna and identifies resistance genes associated with non-host resistance to downy mildew.

Identification of novel genetic regions associated with resistance to European canker in apple

The paper identifies genetic regions associated with resistance to European canker in apple using QTL analysis across multiple phenotyping experiments.

A reference genome sequence resource for the sugar beet root rot pathogen Aphanomyces cochlioides

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly for Aphanomyces cochlioides, a sugar beet pathogen, using long-read and short-read sequencing data.

The pangenome analysis of the soil-borne fungal phytopathogen Rhizoctonia solaniand development of a comprehensive web resource: RsolaniDB

The paper analyzes the pangenome of Rhizoctonia solani isolates and develops a database, RsolaniDB, to facilitate research on its genetic diversity and pathogenicity.

Near telomere-to-telomere nuclear phased chromosomes of the dikaryotic wheat fungus Rhizoctonia cerealis

The paper presents a near telomere-to-telomere, haplotype-phased genome of Rhizoctonia cerealis, revealing gene enrichment and population genomic patterns.

Two independent approaches converge to the cloning of a new Leptosphaeria maculans avirulence effector gene, AvrLmS-Lep2

The paper clones a new avirulence gene, AvrLmS-Lep2, using two independent methods and confirms its role in inducing resistance in Brassica napus.

Successful intergeneric transfer of a major apple scab resistance gene (Rvi6) from apple to pear and precise comparison of the downstream molecular mechanisms of this resistance in both species

This study transfers the apple resistance gene Rvi6 to pear and compares the molecular mechanisms of resistance against different scab pathogens in both species.

Differential Regulation of Rice Transcriptome to Rhizoctonia solani infection

Time series RNA-Seq analysis of rice variety BPT-5204 identifies key molecular signatures involved in rice plant response to R. solani infection.

Quantitative trait locus mapping for common scab resistance in a tetraploid potato full-sib population

The paper identifies a QTL for common scab resistance in tetraploid potatoes using a full-sib population across multiple environments.