Unveiling the nitro-oxidative dimension of copper toxicity in Phytophthora infestans.
Copper (Cu) is an essential heavy metal widely used as a component of fungicides against pathogens, including Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary, the main cause of late blight disease. Despite the widespread use of Cu-based pesticides, data on their accumulation and long-term effects on economically important plant...