Both mutualistic and biotrophic pathogenic fungi rely on living host plants for growth and
reproduction and must modify host cell structure and function for successful infection. The …

Plants are constantly challenged by pathogens and pests, which can have a profound
impact on the yield and quality of produce in agricultural systems. The vascular system of …

Considering global climate change, the incidence of combined drought and heat stress is
likely to increase in the future and will considerably influence plant-pathogen interactions …

Maize smut caused by the fungus Ustilago maydis is a widespread disease characterized by
the development of large plant tumours. U. maydis is a biotrophic pathogen that requires …

The maize smut fungus Ustilago maydis is a model organism for elucidating host
colonization strategies of biotrophic fungi. Here, we performed an in depth transcriptional …

The biotrophic fungus Ustilago maydis causes smut disease in maize with characteristic
tumor formation and anthocyanin induction. Here, we show that anthocyanin biosynthesis is …

Plant glutamate metabolism (GM) plays a pivotal role in amino acid metabolism and
orchestrates crucial metabolic functions, with key roles in plant defense against pathogens …

The biotrophic smut fungus Ustilago maydis infects all aerial organs of maize (Zea mays)
and induces tumors in the plant tissues. U. maydis deploys many effector proteins to …

The mechanisms underpinning broad compatibility in root symbiosis are largely unexplored.
The generalist root endophyte Piriformospora indica establishes long-lasting interactions …

Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is among the most stress-tolerant crops; however, not much is
known about the genetic and environmental control of metabolic adaptation of barley to …