Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics

On the sensitivity of qPCR diagnostics for the canola clubroot pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae

This study evaluates three qPCR systems for detecting Plasmodiophora brassicae, finding one with high sensitivity suitable for routine diagnostics.

Transcriptomic analysis of genotypes derived from Rosa wichurana unveils molecular mechanisms associated with quantitative resistance to Diplocarpon rosae

This study identifies two QTLs from Rosa wichurana associated with black spot resistance in roses, showing different molecular mechanisms: QTL B3 involves classic defense responses, while QTL B5 shows complex gene regulation.

Inoculation of Malus baccata 'Jackii'-derived offspring and QTL analysis reveal a polygenic inheritance pattern of apple blotch resistance

This study inoculates Malus baccata 'Jackii'-derived offspring and performs QTL analysis to show apple blotch resistance is polygenic with four key QTLs identified.

Loss of PMR4 callose synthase results in salicylic acid-independent and broad-spectrum resistance to clubroot in Arabidopsis and Brassica napus

This study shows that loss of PMR4 callose synthase in Arabidopsis and Brassica napus leads to broad-spectrum resistance against clubroot and powdery mildew, independent of salicylic acid.

Under the cover of darkness: a transcriptomic exploration of clubroot during the night.

This study uses time-resolved transcriptome analysis to explore how Plasmodiophora brassicae affects Arabidopsis thaliana during the night at intermediate and late infection stages, identifying nocturnal disruptions in gene expression and circadian rhythms.

Nuclear SnRK1 activity delays clubroot development in Arabidopsis by reducing sink strength

This study shows that increased nuclear SnRK11 activity in Arabidopsis reduces sink strength, thereby delaying clubroot development by repressing sucrose transporter and cell wall invertase expression and activity.

Functions of the AP2/ERF family transcription factor AIL7 in immunity against soilborne clubroot pathogen in Arabidopsis

This study investigates the role of AIL7, an AP2/ERF transcription factor, in Arabidopsis immunity against clubroot pathogen, finding it enhances resistance through phytohormone-mediated defense mechanisms.

Conserved 'late' effector genes from Leptosphaeria maculans inducing gene-for-gene quantitative resistance in Brassica napus semi-winter genotypes

The paper identifies conserved late effector genes from Leptosphaeria maculans that induce quantitative resistance in Brassica napus semi-winter genotypes, showing they are more genomically stable than early effector genes.

Rice NH2 Functions as a Positive Regulator of Salicylic Acid Mediated Defense Responses Against Sheath Blight and Bacterial Blight

This study shows OsNH2 is essential for salicylic acid-mediated defense in rice, as its knockout increases susceptibility to sheath blight and bacterial blight.

Structure-guided secretome analysis of gall-forming microbes offers insights into effector diversity and evolution

The paper uses structural genomics to analyze secretomes of gall-forming microbes, identifying novel effector clusters and their potential roles in pathogenicity.

Transposable elements create distinct genomic niches for effector evolution among Magnaporthe oryzae lineages

This study shows how transposable elements create distinct genomic niches for effector evolution in Magnaporthe oryzae, contributing to diversification and host resistance evasion.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Genes encoding recognition of the Cladosporium fulvum effector protein Ecp5 are encoded at several loci in the tomato genome

The paper maps multiple loci in tomato genomes associated with resistance to the Cladosporium fulvum effector Ecp5, identifying distinct Cf-Ecp5 genes in different accessions.

Marker-assisted introgression of multiple resistance genes confers broad spectrum resistance against bacterial leaf blight and blast diseases in Putra-1 rice variety

Computational analysis of the Plasmodiophora brassicae genome: mitochondrial sequence description and metabolic pathway database design

The paper describes the genome of a new Plasmodiophora brassicae isolate, identifies its mitochondrial sequence, and designs a pathway genome database for metabolic pathway analysis.

Resistance genes in global crop breeding networks

The paper analyzes crop breeding networks for cassava, potato, rice, and wheat to evaluate their structure and resilience in deploying resistance genes against diseases.