Phytophthora species are notorious pathogens of several economically important crop
plants. Several general elicitors, commonly referred to as Pathogen-Associated Molecular …

The ability to secrete effector proteins that can enter plant cells and manipulate host
processes is a key determinant of what makes a successful plant pathogen. Here, we review …

The infamous oomycete Phytophthora infestans has been a persistent threat to potato and
tomato production worldwide, causing the diseases known as late blight. This pathogen has …

Highlights•The Phytophthora haustorium is a major site of secretion during infection.•The
host endocytic cycle contributes to biogenesis of the Extra-Haustorial Membrane.•RXLR …

Plants are resistant to most microbial species due to nonhost resistance (NHR), providing
broad-spectrum and durable immunity. However, the molecular components contributing to …

Oomycetes such as the potato blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans deliver RXLR
effectors into plant cells to manipulate host processes and promote disease. Knowledge of …

Pathogens secrete a large number of effectors that manipulate host processes to create an
environment conducive to pathogen colonization. However, the underlying mechanisms by …

Plant pathogens deliver effectors into plant cells to suppress immunity. Whereas many
effectors inactivate positive immune regulators, other effectors associate with negative …

Plant diseases are globally causing substantial losses in staple crop production,
undermining the urgent goal of a 60% increase needed to meet the food demand, a task …

An emerging area in plant research focuses on antagonism between regulatory systems
governing growth and immunity. Such cross talk represents a point of vulnerability for …