Long-lived tree species are subject to attack by various pests and pathogens during their
lifetime. This problem is exacerbated by climate change, which may increase the host range …

Innate immune system is employed by plants to defend against phytopathogenic microbes
through specific perception of non-self molecules and subsequent initiation of resistance …

Rosaceae is an economically important plant family that can be affected by a multitude of
pathogenic microbes, some of which can cause dramatic losses in production. As a type of …

Defense priming conditions diverse plant species for the superinduction of defense, often
resulting in enhanced pest and disease resistance and abiotic stress tolerance. Here, we …

Plants are challenged by different microbial pathogens that affect their growth and
productivity. However, to defend pathogen attack, plants use diverse immune responses …

As part of an ongoing effort to identify genes involved in poplar defense responses, and to
provide a resource for comparative analysis of woody and non-woody plant defense, we …

Phytopathogenic fungi secrete a large arsenal of effector molecules, including
proteinaceous effectors, small RNAs, phytohormones and derivatives thereof. The …

Being sessile organisms, plants are persistently confronted by a diverse array of biotic
agents, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, herbivores, and nematodes. Understanding the …

The first layer of plant immunity against pathogens is mediated by cell surface pattern
recognition receptors (PRRs) that recognize pathogen molecules in the apoplast. Several …

Coniferous trees are often dominant species in both boreal and temperate forests, wherein
they play critical roles in ecosystem function. In natural environments, ecosystem stability …