Plant-Pathogen Molecular Interactions: Evolution, Mechanisms and Agricultural Implementation
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 2802
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant‒pathogen molecular interactions are an essential step toward the activation of immunity mechanisms and repertoires of defense responses in plants, along with pathogenicity deployment and the virulent performance of pathogens. The presently existent molecular interactions and immune mechanisms appear because of historical plant‒pathogen coevolution. This has been canonically elucidated as the zig-zag model, in which multiple immunity mechanisms including pattern- and effector-triggered immunity interact to enhance plant resistance against diseases.
In recent years, scientific and technological advances have enabled the identification and characterization of various genes and proteins involved in plant‒pathogen interactions. This has led to the development of new approaches for controlling plant diseases, such as the use of genetically modified crops with enhanced disease resistance or the development of novel biocontrol agents. The agricultural implementation of these findings has been significant not only for disease control but also for the energetic demands of plant growth and defense. Thus, understanding the mechanisms and evolution of plant‒pathogen interactions is critical for developing effective agricultural strategies that minimize crop losses and maximize yields.
We invite submissions of original research articles and reviews on plant‒pathogen molecular interactions, with a focus on evolutionary and mechanistic aspects, as well as their implications for agriculture.
Dr. Hansong Dong
Guest Editor
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Planned Papers
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Title: AtPIP1;4 and AtPIP2;4 Are Concomitant Channels for hydrogen peroxide H2O2 Transport Related to Plant Growth and Disease Resistance
Authors: Xiaohui Yao; Yanjie Mu; Liyuan Zhang; Lei-Chen; Shenshen Zou; Xiaochen Chen; Kai Lu; Hansong Dong
Affiliation: College of Plant Protection and National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China; Qingdao KingAgroot Crop Science, Qingdao 266071, China