The oomycete Phytophthora cinnamomi is a devastating plant pathogen with a notably
broad host range. It is the causal agent of Phytophthora root rot (PRR), arguably the most …

With the increasing availability of plant pathogen genomes, secreted proteins that aid
infection (effectors) have emerged as key factors that help to govern plant–microbe …

Plant-Microbe interactions are complex associations that feature recognition of Pathogen
Associated Molecular Patterns by the plant immune system and dampening of subsequent …

Phytophthora species secrete a large array of effectors during infection of their host plants.
The Crinkler (CRN) gene family encodes a ubiquitous but understudied class of effectors …

Background Phytophthora species secrete cytoplasmic effectors from a family named
Crinkler (CRN), which are characterised by the presence of conserved specific domains in …

Avocado (Persea americana) is an economically important fruit crop world-wide, the
production of which is challenged by notable root pathogens such as Phytophthora …

The hemibiotrophic plant pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands is the most devastating
pathogen of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) and, as such, causes significant annual …

Phytophthora cinnamomi is a plant pathogenic oomycete that causes Phytophthora root rot
of avocado (PRR). Currently, there is a limited understanding of the molecular interactions …

Damage caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands remains an important concern on forest
tree species. The pathogen causes root and collar rot, stem cankers, and dieback of various …

Phytophthora cactorum is a plant pathogenic oomycete that causes crown rot in strawberry
leading to significant economic losses every year. To invade the host, P. cactorum secretes …