Advancements and Emerging Molecular Technologies in Plant-Pathogen Interaction Studies

Authors

  • Jirachaya Yeemin Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Burapha University, Sa Kaeo Campus, Sa Kaeo, 27160, Thailand
  • Witsarut Chueakhunthod Horticulture and Agronomy Graduate Group, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, 95616, USA

Keywords:

Foliar Pathogen, Plant Immunity, Plant Disease, Virulence Factors

Abstract

Pathogens employ various strategies and produce multiple virulence factors to successfully infect plant hosts and complete their life cycle. Conversely, plant hosts are equipped with a range of immune responses to defend against these attackers. This interplay between plant and pathogen results in dynamic interactions involving the activation of biological processes and the production of molecular signals at the cellular level. Significant progress has been made with recent technologies, advancing our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying these interactions. In this review, we explore the current knowledge of the biology of foliar plant pathogen infections and host immunity. We emphasize the molecular technologies, including genetic manipulation techniques and omics approaches, that are currently available and applied in the study of plant-microbe interactions, addressing multiple aspects of this expanding field.

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2024-08-31

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