Molecules and Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100158 - 100158
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Phytophthora
species,
an
oomycetes
plant
pathogen,
secrete
effectors
into
cell
throughout
their
life
cycle
for
manipulating
host
immunity
to
achieve
successful
colonization.
However,
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
effector-triggered
necrotic
death
remain
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
identified
RXLR
effector
(Pc12)
from
capsici
which
contributes
virulence
and
induces
necrosis
by
triggering
a
distinct
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
response
through
its
interaction
with
Rab13-2.
The
induced
Pc12
did
not
exhibit
conventional
(ETI)-mediated
hypersensitive
death,
including
involvement
of
NLR
downstream
signaling
components
transcriptional
reprogramming
defense-related
genes.
Instead,
it
alters
localization
ER-resident
proteins
confines
secretory
within
ER.
directly
interacts
Rab13-2,
is
primarily
localized
ER
Golgi
apparatus,
resulting
in
diminished
Rab13-2
signal
on
apparatus.
Furthermore,
exhibits
increased
affinity
interactor,
Rab
escort
protein
1
(REP1),
presence
Pc12.
Structural
predictions
revealed
that
specific
residue
crucial
binding
C-terminus
Substitution
reduced
impaired
P.
infection,
while
maintaining
REP1
prenylated
acceptor
(PRA1).
These
findings
provide
insight
how
pathogen
form
facilitate
colonization
disrupting
recycling
involved
vesicle
trafficking
at
ER-Golgi
interface.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(5), P. 1465 - 1481
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
Plant
diseases
are
a
constant
and
serious
threat
to
agriculture
ecological
biodiversity.
Plants
possess
sophisticated
innate
immunity
system
capable
of
detecting
responding
pathogen
infection
prevent
disease.
Our
understanding
this
has
grown
enormously
over
the
past
century.
Early
genetic
descriptions
plant
disease
resistance
virulence
were
embodied
in
gene-for-gene
hypothesis,
while
physiological
studies
identified
pathogen-derived
elicitors
that
could
trigger
defense
responses
cells
tissues.
Molecular
these
phenomena
have
now
coalesced
into
an
integrated
model
involving
cell
surface
intracellular
detection
specific
molecules
proteins
culminating
induction
various
cellular
responses.
Extracellular
receptors
engage
distinct
signaling
processes
but
converge
on
many
similar
outputs
with
substantial
evidence
for
integration
pathways
interdependent
networks
controlling
outcomes.
Many
molecular
details
recognition
known,
providing
opportunities
bioengineering
enhance
protection
from
Here
we
provide
overview
current
main
principles
immunity,
emphasis
key
scientific
milestones
leading
insights.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(7), P. 2504 - 2526
Published: March 13, 2023
Abstract
Filamentous
(oomycete
and
fungal)
plant
pathogens
deliver
cytoplasmic
effector
proteins
into
host
cells
to
facilitate
disease.
How
RXLR
effectors
from
the
potato
late
blight
pathogen
Phytophthora
infestans
enter
is
unknown.
One
possible
route
involves
clathrin-mediated
endocytosis
(CME).
Transient
silencing
of
NbCHC,
encoding
clathrin
heavy
chain,
or
endosome
marker
gene
NbAra6
a
Rab
GTPase
in
model
Nicotiana
benthamiana,
attenuated
P.
infection
reduced
translocation
fusions
transgenic
strains
cells.
By
contrast,
PP1c
isoforms,
susceptibility
factors
not
required
for
endocytosis,
but
did
attenuate
uptake.
Endosome
enrichment
by
ultracentrifugation
sucrose
gradient
fractionation
revealed
co-localization
Pi04314-RFP
with
clathrin-coated
vesicles.
Immunopurification
clathrin-
NbAra6-associated
vesicles
during
showed
that
AvrBlb1-RFP,
apoplastic
PiSCR74-RFP,
were
co-immunoprecipitated
secreting
these
effectors.
Tandem
mass
spectrometry
analyses
NbAra6-GFP
associated
endocytic
alongside
multiple
effectors,
including
PiSCR74,
which
do
Our
data
show
uptake
occurs
via
CME.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 10, 2023
Abstract
Plants
have
benefited
from
interactions
with
symbionts
for
coping
challenging
environments
since
the
colonisation
of
land.
The
mechanisms
symbiont-mediated
beneficial
effects
and
similarities
differences
to
pathogen
strategies
are
mostly
unknown.
Here,
we
use
106
(effector-)
proteins,
secreted
by
symbiont
Serendipita
indica
(
Si
)
modulate
host
physiology,
map
Arabidopsis
thaliana
proteins.
Using
integrative
network
analysis,
show
significant
convergence
on
target-proteins
shared
pathogens
exclusive
targeting
proteins
in
phytohormone
signalling
network.
Functional
planta
screening
phenotyping
effectors
interacting
reveals
previously
unknown
hormone
functions
direct
activities
mediated
Arabidopsis.
Thus,
target
a
molecular
microbe-host
interface.
At
same
time
specifically
plant
constitute
powerful
resource
elucidating
function
boosting
productivity.
Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
148-149, P. 42 - 50
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Downy
mildews
are
obligate
oomycete
pathogens
that
attack
a
wide
range
of
plants
and
can
cause
significant
economic
impacts
on
commercial
crops
ornamental
plants.
Traditionally,
downy
mildew
disease
control
relied
an
integrated
strategies,
incorporate
cultural
practices,
deployment
resistant
cultivars,
crop
rotation,
application
contact
systemic
pesticides,
biopesticides.
Recent
advances
in
genomics
provided
data
significantly
advanced
understanding
evolution,
taxonomy
classification.
In
addition,
also
revealed
these
oomycetes
have
reduced
numbers
virulence
factor
genes
comparison
to
hemibiotrophic
necrotrophic
oomycetes.
However,
do
deploy
arrays
proteins,
including
so-called
RXLR
proteins
promote
or
recognized
as
avirulence
factors.
Pathogenomics
being
applied
population
studies
determine
the
genetic
diversity
within
populations
manage
by
selection
appropriate
varieties
management
strategies.
Genome
editing
technologies
been
used
manipulate
host
susceptibility
different
grapevine
sweet
basil
thereby
provide
new
soucres
resistance
against
mildews.
Previously,
it
has
proved
difficult
transform
because
their
lifestyle.
recent
exploitation
RNA
interference
machinery
through
Host-Induced
Gene
Silencing
(HIGS)
Spray-Induced
(SIGS)
indicate
functional
is
now
possible.
Altogether,
breakthrough
attendant
fundamental
will
advance
our
ability
mitigate
diseases.
Phytopathology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Abstract
Plants
have
evolved
a
multilayered
and
sophisticated
immune
system
to
establish
effective
resistance
variety
of
pathogens.
Phytophthora
species
are
among
the
most
notorious
plant
pathogens,
causing
destructive
diseases
on
agricultural
crops.
Understanding
is
crucial
for
protecting
crops
from
diseases.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
work
genes
involved
in
against
including
cell
surface
pattern
recognition
receptors,
cytoplasmic
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
regulator
genes,
non-host
small
RNA,
long
non-coding
RNA
also
discussed
this
review.
Although
molecular
mechanisms
only
proportion
them
been
clarified,
emergence
new
defense
will
offer
exciting
opportunities
utilization
these
disease
breeding
as
well
generation
disease-resistant
crop
germplasms.
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
74(10), P. 3188 - 3202
Published: March 1, 2023
Abstract
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
the
entry
point
to
secretory
pathway
and,
as
such,
critical
for
adaptive
responses
biotic
stress,
when
demand
de
novo
synthesis
of
immunity-related
proteins
and
signalling
components
increases
significantly.
Successful
phytopathogens
have
evolved
an
arsenal
small
effector
which
collectively
reconfigure
multiple
host
pathways
promote
virulence;
a
small,
but
important,
subset
are
targeted
endomembrane
system
including
ER.
We
identified
validated
conserved
C-terminal
tail-anchor
motif
in
set
pathogen
effectors
known
localize
ER
from
oomycetes
Hyaloperonospora
arabidopsidis
Plasmopara
halstedii
(downy
mildew
Arabidopsis
sunflower,
respectively)
used
this
protein
topology
develop
bioinformatic
pipeline
identify
putative
ER-localized
within
effectorome
related
oomycete,
Phytophthora
infestans,
causal
agent
potato
late
blight.
Many
P.
infestans
converged
on
NAC
transcription
factors,
indicating
that
family
target
pathogens.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
121(5)
Published: March 1, 2025
Oomycete
pathogens
deliver
a
number
of
RxLR
effector
proteins
into
host
plant
cells
to
manipulate
immunity
by
targeting
diverse
proteins.
Here,
we
reveal
that
Phytophthora
infestans
Pi18609
targets
potato
B-box
transcription
factor
(BBX),
StBBX27,
which
was
identified
positively
regulate
late
blight
resistance.
Silencing
the
ortholog
NbBBX27
in
Nicotiana
benthamiana
or
RNA
interfering
StBBX27
increases
colonization
P.
infestans,
whereas
transient
expression
N.
stable
overexpression
enhances
Overexpression
activates
immune
responses
including
upregulation
defense-related
genes
such
as
StWRKY8,
StOSML13,
StCHTB4,
and
StSERK2,
burst
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS).
In
addition,
directly
binds
G-box
WRKY8
SERK2
promoters
their
expression,
could
be
suppressed
Pi18609.
Furthermore,
revealed
ubiquitin
E3
ligase
COP1
promotes
turnover
proteasome-mediated
system.
Moreover,
degradation
mediated
COP1.
Collectively,
this
study
reveals
regulates
is
promote
its
turnover.
This
research
extends
our
knowledge
on
BBXs
function
mechanisms
behind
effectors
suppression
immunity.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(4), P. 3803 - 3803
Published: Feb. 14, 2023
The
growth-defense
trade-off
in
plants
is
a
phenomenon
whereby
must
balance
the
allocation
of
their
resources
between
developmental
growth
and
defense
against
attack
by
pests
pathogens.
Consequently,
there
are
series
points
where
signaling
can
negatively
regulate
defenses
inhibit
growth.
Light
perception
various
photoreceptors
has
major
role
control
thus
many
it
influence
defense.
Plant
pathogens
secrete
effector
proteins
to
manipulate
hosts.
Evidence
emerging
that
some
these
effectors
target
light
pathways.
Several
from
different
kingdoms
life
have
converged
on
key
chloroplast
processes
take
advantage
regulatory
crosstalk.
Moreover,
plant
also
perceive
react
complex
ways
own
growth,
development,
virulence.
Recent
work
shown
varying
wavelengths
may
provide
novel
way
controlling
or
preventing
disease
outbreaks
plants.