Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology

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Volume 75, Issue 3, Pages 81-136 (January 2011)

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More on silicon-induced resistance

Pages 81-82 R. Hammerschmidt

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Transcriptome of silicon-induced resistance against Ralstonia solanacearum in the silicon non-accumulator tomato implicates priming effect
Original Research Article

Pages 83-89 Hassan Ghareeb, Zoltn Bozs, Peter G. Ott, Cornelia Repenning, Frank Stahl, Kerstin Wydra

Research highlights
This paper reveals for the first time gene expression underlying silicon-induced resistance (SiIR) in a silicon non-accumulator plant, tomato, in response to challenge with a bacterial pathogen, and that SiIR is expressed in form of priming. The paper presents a follow-up on transcript level of our biochemical and immunohistochemical work on silicon induced resistance, and confirms our histochemical observations of induction of basal resistance (e.g. PMPP 64: 233243, 68: 4150, 70: 120129). From the transcription profile we could develop a hypothetical model of the SiIR, in which JA/ET and/ROS signaling pathways could be involved. We also suggest that the protective role of silicon can not only be explained with its mechanical properties.

Proteomic analysis of grapevine stem in response to Xylella fastidiosa inoculation

Original Research Article

Pages 90-99 Litao Yang, Hong Lin, Yuri Takahashi, Feng Chen, M. Andrew Walker, Edwin L. Civerolo

Research highlights
The present study provides the first proteomic analyses of the responses of grapevines to Xf challenge in highly resistant and susceptible genotypes. The information obtained in this study will aid in the understanding of the mechanisms related to the host-pathogen interactions involved in PD. Defensive response proteins identified in this study will facilitate to develop new biomarkers for molecular assisted breeding and for enhanced disease resistance.

Peanut priming induced by biocontrol agents

Original Research Article

Pages 100-105 Mara Laura Tonelli, Ana Furlan, Tania Taurian, Stella Castro, Adriana Fabra

Research highlights
A. hypogaea L. (peanut) is an ISR-positive plant. ISR response protects peanut from root and stem wilt caused by S. rolfsii. ISR is associated with an enhanced capacity to convert ACC to ethylene in systemic tissues.

Validation of Melampsora larici-populina reference genes for in planta RT-quantitative PCR expression profiling during time-course infection of poplar leaves
Original Research Article

Pages 106-112 Stphane Hacquard, Claire Veneault-Fourrey, Christine Delaruelle, Pascal Frey, Francis Martin, Sbastien Duplessis

Research highlights
Five typical fungal reference genes were tested in the poplar-rust fungus. Reference genes were validated for qPCR expression studies. Expression of reference genes was consistent with fungal ITS quantified in planta. Expression of biotrophy-related genes was confirmed during poplar rust infection.

Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganesis: Tracking strains using their genetic differentiations by ISSR markers in Southern Turkey
Original Research Article

Pages 113-119 mr Baysal, Francesco Mercati, Hatice kten, Raziye etinkaya Yldz, Francesco Carimi, Yeim Aysan, Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva

Research highlights
Cmm is a seed-borne pathogen causing bacterial canker in tomato-growing fields of Turkey. Pathogens were identified by microbiological and the identity was confirmed by PCR amplification. The collected strains were classified into different groups on the basis of ISSR-PCR fingerprints. The genetic differences are related to dissemination of the pathogen in the region. This is the first ever study carried out on the characterization of Cmm using ISSR molecular markers.

SGT1 and HSP90 are essential for age-related non-host resistance of Nicotiana benthamiana against the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora infestans
Original Research Article

Pages 120-128 Yusuke Shibata, Kazuhito Kawakita, Daigo Takemoto

Research highlights
Mature N. benthamiana has age-related non-host resistance to P. infestans. SGT1 and HSP90 are required for the resistance of N. benthamiana to P. infestans. EDS1 and NDR1 are dispensable for N. benthamiana resistance to P. infestans. N. benthamiana possibly possesses a broad-spectrum R protein against P. infestans.

Functional analysis and expressional regulation of wxoE and wxoF in lipopolysaccharide (lps) biosynthesis gene cluster I of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
Original Research Article

Pages 129-136 Ji-Chun Wang, Ulambayar Temuujin, Jong-Gun Kim, Young-Jin Park, Byoung-Moo Lee, ChangSun Choi, Laura Ann Silo-Suh, Hee-Wan Kang

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Research highlights
wxoE and wxoF genes of X. oryzae pv. oryzae are required for pathogenecity. The genes effect in LPS O-antigen and EPS biosynthesis. WxoE has activity cystachionine lysase. WxoF is located in membrane and is homologous to methyltransferases. The lps genes involving wxoE and wxoF in cluster I are cotranslated in an operon.