Xiao Yu

A Ralstonia solanacearum effector RipAD perturbs aquaporin NbPIP oligomeric status to suppress plant immunity

SUMMARY Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a devastating disease that affects a wide range of crops, including tobacco. The pathogen promotes infection by secreting type III effector (T3E) proteins into host plants to facilitate pathogenicity; however, the molecular mechanisms for many of these effector...

Disulfide-bond-driven neck-ring-like conformation mediates SCREW recognition in plant immunity

Lysin Motif Effectors Facilitate the Endophytic Colonization of Wheat by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum via Modulating Plant Immunity

ABSTRACT Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a necrotrophic fungus that causes severe plant diseases but can also colonize wheat as a symptomless endophyte. However, the mechanism by which its effector proteins regulate this dual lifestyle remains unclear. This study aimed to identify key LysM effectors involved in S. scleroti...