Article
Developing a crop- wild-reservoir pathogen system to understand pathogen evolution and emergence.
eLife - 11 Apr 2025
McMullan Mark, Percival-Alwyn Lawrence, Kaithakottil Gemy G, Gardiner Laura-Jayne, Hill Rowena, Yvanne Hélène, Grey Michelle, Sawford Kevin, Ward Sabrina Jaye, Low Ross, Warring Sally D, Heavens Darren, Peel Ned, Kroboth Jakob, Stevens Mark, Swarbreck David, Clark Matt D, Hall Neil
Abstract excerpt
Crop pathogens reduce yield and contribute to global malnourishment. Surveillance not only detects presence/absence but also reveals genetic diversity, which can inform our understanding of rapid adaptation and control measures. An often neglected aspect is that pathogens may also use crop wild relatives as alternative hosts. This study develops the beet (Beta vulgaris) rust (Uromyces beticola) system to explore...
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- Plant Diseases
- Beta vulgaris
- Genetic Variation
- Crops, Agricultural
- Basidiomycota
