S. Rajarammohan

A chromosome-scale assembly of Brassica carinata (BBCC) accession HC20 containing resistance to multiple pathogens and an early generation assessment of introgressions into B. juncea (AABB)

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly of B. carinata and assesses introgression potential into B. juncea for disease resistance.

Transcriptome analysis of the necrotrophic pathogen Alternaria brassicae reveals a biphasic mode of pathogenesis in Brassica juncea

This study analyzes the transcriptome of Alternaria brassicae during infection of Brassica juncea, identifying differentially expressed genes and pathways involved in a biphasic mode of pathogenesis.

Colon Innervating TRPA1 Positive Nociceptors Influence Mucosal Health In Mice

This study shows that TRPA1+ve nociceptors are essential for maintaining colonic mucus layer integrity and gut health in mice.

A kiwellin protein-like fold containing rust effector protein localizes to chloroplast and suppress cell death in plants

This study identifies kiwellin-like proteins in rust fungi as potential effectors that suppress plant cell death by localizing to chloroplasts.

Horizontal transfer of a conserved npc-2 like effector gene in rust fungi that suppresses cell death in plants

The paper identifies a horizontally transferred NPC2-like effector gene from rust fungi that suppresses plant cell death by lipid binding, showing functional conservation with animal NPC2 proteins.

Comparative secretomics identifies conserved WAxR motif-containing effectors in rust fungi that suppress cell death in plants

This study identifies a novel WAxR motif in rust fungal effectors that suppress plant cell death, using comparative secretome analysis and functional validation.

Functional characterisation of the Nep1-like protein effectors of the necrotrophic pathogen - Alternaria brassicae

This study functionally characterizes two Nep1-like proteins from Alternaria brassicae, showing differential necrosis induction and immune responses in host and nonhost species.

ROS accumulation and associated cell death mediates susceptibility to Alternaria brassicae in Arabidopsis accessions

The paper investigates resistance mechanisms in Arabidopsis to Alternaria brassicae, finding that ROS accumulation and cell death correlate with susceptibility, and that RBOH D, E, F and JA/ET/ABA pathways influence defense.