B. Schwessinger

Mating-compatibility genes employed as diagnostic markers to identify novel incursions of the myrtle rust pathogen Austropuccinia psidii

This study develops a diagnostic method using mating-type HD locus alleles to identify new incursions of the myrtle rust pathogen Austropuccinia psidii.

Molecular signatures of heat tolerance in an Australian alpine plant during moderate warming

This study examines the transcriptomic response of Wahlenbergia ceracea to sustained moderate warming, identifying gene regulation patterns linked to heat tolerance.

Multiplexed effector screening for recognition by endogenous resistance genes using positive defense reporters in wheat protoplasts

This paper develops a wheat protoplast assay for efficient screening of Avr/R gene interactions, enabling multiplexed testing and improved identification of defense responses.

Genome biology and evolution of mating type loci in four cereal rust fungi

This study analyzes mating type (MAT) loci in four cereal rust fungi, revealing allele status differences and recombination suppression patterns in their genomic regions.

ACTIVATION LOOP PHOSPHORYLATION OF A NON-RD RECEPTOR KINASE INITIATES PLANT INNATE IMMUNE SIGNALING

This study investigates the activation mechanism of a non-RD LRR-RK, showing that phosphorylation of its cytoplasmic domain initiates immune signaling without requiring reciprocal transphosphorylation.

Evaluating features of scientific conferences: A call for improvements

The paper evaluates features of scientific conferences and identifies areas for improvement, including diversity, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.

Distinct life histories impact dikaryotic genome evolution in the rust fungus Puccinia striiformis causing stripe rust in wheat

This study compares two isolates of the wheat rust fungus Puccinia striiformis with different life histories, finding that long-term asexual evolution leads to genome expansion, transposable element accumulation, and increased heterozygosity.

Uncovering the microbiome of invasive sympatric European brown hares and European rabbits in Australia

This study compares the faecal microbiomes of invasive European brown hares and European rabbits in Australia, finding significant differences in microbial composition between the species.

Pathogen Detection and Microbiome Analysis of Infected Wheat Using a Portable DNA Sequencer

The paper uses whole genome sequencing on a portable device to detect fungal pathogens and associated microbes in infected wheat, showing its effectiveness for diagnosing specific diseases.

Variation and inheritance of the Xanthomonas gene cluster required for activation of XA21-mediated immunity

The paper identifies the raxX-raxSTAB gene cluster in Xanthomonas species and shows its role in RaxX peptide production, which is required for XA21-mediated immunity but not for peptide hormone activity.

A near complete haplotype-phased genome of the dikaryotic wheat stripe rust fungus Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici reveals high inter-haplotype diversity

This paper presents a haplotype-phased genome assembly of the wheat stripe rust fungus, revealing high inter-haplotype diversity and novel genomic features associated with virulence.

The Rice XA21 Ectodomain Fused to the Arabidopsis EFR Cytoplasmic Domain Confers Resistance to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

The paper shows that expressing a chimeric receptor with XA21 ectodomain and EFR endodomain in rice confers resistance to Xoo, indicating the ectodomain is key for robust resistance.

A microbially derived tyrosine sulfated peptide mimics a plant peptide hormone

The paper shows that a synthetic sulfated RaxX peptide mimics plant PSY peptides to promote root growth and that XA21 recognizes microbial RaxX to trigger immunity.