During host colonization, plant-associated microbes, including fungi and oomycetes, deliver
a collection of glycoside hydrolases (GHs) to their cell surfaces and surrounding …

There is an array of pathogenic fungi in the natural environment of plants, which produce
some molecules including pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and effectors …

Background In fungal plant pathogens, genome rearrangements followed by selection
pressure for adaptive traits have facilitated the co-evolutionary arms race between hosts and …

Background Scab, caused by the biotrophic fungus Venturia inaequalis, is the most
economically important disease of apples worldwide. During infection, V. inaequalis …

Cellulose degradation is a critical process in soil ecosystems, playing a vital role in nutrient
cycling and organic matter decomposition. Enzymatic degradation of cellulosic biomass is …

Southern blight disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Athelia rolfsii, suppresses plant
growth and reduces product yield in Cannabis sativa agriculture. Mechanisms of pathology …

Microbial toxins are important factors that contribute to human diseases and food losses.
Predicting the production of these toxins before they occur is a significant challenge. In this …

Common wheat, consumed widely as a human food is severely affected by biotic stresses.
The use of plant beneficial bacteria in the management of biotic stresses is increasing due to …

Alternaria alternata is one of the most devastating phytopathogenic fungi. This
microorganism causes black spots in many fruits and vegetables worldwide, generating …

Tilletia horrida is an important soilborne fungal pathogen that causes rice kernel smut
worldwide. We found a glycoside hydrolase family 128 protein, designated ThGhd_7 …