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Marc Somssich
3 days ago
This week we had Rosa Lozano-Durán from
@geminiteamlab.bsky.social
@zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social
here at our
@kwsgroup.bsky.social
Einbeck Headquarter. A fantastic opportunity to hear about her research & discuss future cooperation to tackle virus diseases of our crops.
#PlantScience
#PlantImmunity
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Jessica Lee Erickson
11 days ago
New Preprint! We identified 20 new type II-secreted effectors from Xanthomonas euvesicatoria and show that they help bacteria feed and remodel plant cell walls during infection. Proud of my team at
#ZMBP
and collaborators for making this possible!
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Defining the Xanthomonas euvesicatoria type II-secreted effector arsenal: core nutritional functions and effector diversity
The type II secretion (T2S) system is conserved across the Xanthomonas lineage, yet its contributions to pathogenicity and secreted protein repertoires are poorly defined. We demonstrate that T2S syst...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.06.19.733414v1
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Huang Tan
13 days ago
My very first
#IS3DV
conference, amazing place, exciting science, and fantastic people. Looking forward to the next one already!
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Laura Medina-Puche
13 days ago
Obrigado Brasil!! Grateful to be part of such an inspiring global
#IS3DV
community. Thank you all for making these days so special and unforgettable. See you in 2029 in Málaga! 🦠💚
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What an amazing
#IS3DV
conference (
isdv2026.com
) in Ilhéus, Brazil! A big thanks to Murilo Zerbini&team for the fantastic organization — we’re looking forward to IS3DV 2029 in Málaga! (ssDNA virus enthusiasts, stay tuned!)
@lauramepul.bsky.social
@huangtan.bsky.social
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GreenRobust
17 days ago
A highly significant step for European plant sciences:
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/de/pres...
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Neue genomische Techniken für Innovationen in nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft | Aktuelles | Europäisches Parlament
Das Parlament nahm heute neue Vorschriften an, die den Zugang zu neuen, klima- und schädlingsresistenten Pflanzen erleichtern.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/de/press-room/20260611IPR45215/neue-genomische-techniken-fur-innovationen-in-nachhaltiger-landwirtschaft
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Science Magazine
about 1 month ago
Key human defenses against pathogens were forged billions of years ago in microbial battles with viruses. Learn more this week in Science:
https://scim.ag/3RTyCap
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Mart Krupovic
about 2 months ago
With Eugene Koonin, we wrote a rather comprehensive review on the origin, evolution and organization of the
#virosphere
. We describe all 10 viral realms and the logic behind them, and so much more. Check it out!
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Jess Calarco
about 2 months ago
An Indiana University biology professor has been kicked out of his university lab after speaking up in defense of international postdocs who were targeted for deportation.
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Plant Energy Biology Lab
about 2 months ago
We are all Roger. This is a despicable attack on the very essence of what academic science is about. Reason. Humanity. International collaboration.
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Kurianlab
about 2 months ago
'Scientific advancement depends on freedom, openness, and truth - the very values fascism eventually destroys. Our collective response will shape the future.'
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Jess Foster 🏳️🌈 🌱 🧪 she/her
about 2 months ago
this is not my ideal way of seeing my lab published in Science magazine, but, here we are. Roger is well known as a devoted life-long plant scientist, but he is also an incredible human being who shows constant kindness and encouragement to everyone around him. this is simply not fair.
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Jonathan Eisen
about 2 months ago
Sharing for no reason
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Roger W. Innes – NAS
Roger Innes holds the Class of 1954 Professorship in Biology and is former Chair of the Department of Biology at Indiana University Bloomington. He earned his B.A. in Biology at Humboldt State Univers...
https://www.nasonline.org/directory-entry/roger-w-innes-9hx9gw/
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Tolga Bozkurt
2 months ago
Final version of our NRG1 MS is out! We uncover a surprising mechanism: the helper NLR NRG1 targets organellar membranes to trigger immunity Great collaborations with @KamounLab, @JiorgosKourelis, @jonathandgjones, @AdamWu9527, and the @Phil_Carella labs!
science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…
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Sebastian Soyk
2 months ago
🚨Job alert: We are looking for a
#phd
student to join us
@unil.bsky.social
to study the evolution & function of gene regulatory sequences in the context of crop domestication using genomics, genome editing and imaging 🌱🍅🧬.
#plantscience
#scijobs
#plantscijobs
. Apply here:
tinyurl.com/3u73csma
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PlantEvolution 🌱🌾
3 months ago
1/8 🔥 New preprint dropped: Dynamic co-existence of bacteriophages and their hosts 🦠 in the Arabidopsis thaliana 🌱 phyllosphere Work led by the indomitable @sheilaroitman.bsky.social
#plantscience
#microbiome
#holobiont
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Stèf Blanc
3 months ago
VIRUS on the BEACH made the buzzzz We therefore extended the deadline for abstract submission till April 30th Come join us and remember “Fun Science & Cool Ambiance”
isdv2026.com/submissions
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Delphine Pott
4 months ago
In our recent review, we explore how the spliceosome is targeted by effectors from diverse plant-interacting organisms—and how these effectors can serve as powerful molecular probes to uncover the mechanisms of splicing regulation in plants.
@geminiteamlab.bsky.social
#PlantScience
#RNA
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New insights into microbial manipulation of the plant spliceosome
Abstract. Alternative splicing (AS) has emerged as a regulatory layer in plant adaptation to the environment. In particular, biotic stresses trigger a dras
https://academic.oup.com/jxb/article/doi/10.1093/jxb/erag139/8527589
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GreenRobust
4 months ago
Next position advertised by our cluster: We are searching for a Lab Manager running the single cell-sequencing lab at Heidelberg University.
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Stellenausschreibungen an der Universität Heidelberg
Infosystem der ZUV
https://adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FDB$.startup?MODUL=LS&SESSID=0&M1=1&M2=0&M3=0&PRO=39210
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GreenRobust
4 months ago
our cluster is searching for a technical assistant for supporting joint plant phenotyping experiments to be carried out at the University of Hohenheim
www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/job-openi...
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Job vacancies: University of Hohenheim
Current job opportunities at the University of Hohenheim
https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/job-openings?tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Bjoboffer%5D=4439&tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Baction%5D=show&tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Bcontroller%5D=Joboffer&cHash=e5477af924f49b533f2b85c7cbbbc1da
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RNA splicing generates a functionally specialized Rep protein isoform in geminiviruses — enabling timely control of the viral cycle. Strikingly, similar strategies might have evolved in DNA viruses infecting different kingdoms:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Spearheaded by
@delphinem-p.bsky.social
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4 months ago
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Yasin Dagdas
5 months ago
Pls RT‼️
@hanhtkvu.bsky.social
lab
@embl.org
& we
@cosheidelberg.bsky.social
are looking for a
#postdoc
to study
#regeneration
x
#autophagy
across kingdoms of life.
www.health-life-sciences.de/opportunitie...
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HEALTH + LIFE SCIENCE ALLIANCE | Interinstitutional Postdocs
https://www.health-life-sciences.de/opportunities/postdocs/
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Kasper van Gelderen
5 months ago
Looking to work with and learn from world-leading experts in plant cell imaging? I’ve got an open PhD position
www.photobodies.com/about-6
in the framework of the AGILE Marie Curie Doctoral Network
cordis.europa.eu/project/id/1..
. Deadline: 15th of April, start date September 2026.
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PhD Projects | Photobodies
https://www.photobodies.com/about-6
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Ari Pekka Mähönen
6 months ago
We’re hiring! 🌱 Open positions in my lab for candidates interested in cambium development in Arabidopsis, hybrid aspen, or silver birch. Apply now! Please repost!
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Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers in Plant Developmental Biology
Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers in Plant Developmental Biology
https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki-Postdoctoral-and-Doctoral-Researchers-in-Plant-Developmental-Biology/1349729357/
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Thomas Spallek
5 months ago
Nikolas and I just published our insights on CLEs in plant–bio interactions. Too short to cover everything, but we hope it gets you also excited about these peptides. Thanks to
@newphyt.bsky.social
for the opportunity
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bioRxiv Plant Bio
5 months ago
Characterization of the C4 proteins encoded by okra-infecting geminiviruses in India
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.03.703481v1
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GreenRobust
5 months ago
Our cluster of Excellence GreenRobust is looking for a scientific coordinator located at Heidelberg University. Please spread the word!
www.academics.com/jobs/scienti...
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Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) - Universität Heidelberg
Universität Heidelberg looks for Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) in Heidelberg - apply now!
https://www.academics.com/jobs/scientific-coordinator-at-the-greenrobust-location-heidelberg-f-m-d-universitaet-heidelberg-1105546
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Kasper van Gelderen
5 months ago
We are looking for a scientific coordinator in Heidelberg for the Greenrobust excellence cluster
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Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) - Universität Heidelberg
Universität Heidelberg looks for Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) in Heidelberg - apply now!
https://www.academics.com/jobs/scientific-coordinator-at-the-greenrobust-location-heidelberg-f-m-d-universitaet-heidelberg-1105546
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Clémence Marchal
5 months ago
Please share! We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist (2 years, extension possible) starting from 01/05/2026 at
@ipbhalle.bsky.social
! The project focuses on plant immune receptor biochemistry and structural biology. Deadline 09/03/2026. Apply at:
ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdocto...
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Postdoctoral position in biology (m/f/d) (2/2026)
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a Postdoctoral position in Biology
https://ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdoctoral-position-in-biology-m-f-d-2-2026/en/job.html
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Clémence Marchal
5 months ago
Please share! We are looking for a PhD student (4 years) starting from 01/05/2026 at
@ipbhalle.bsky.social
! If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026. Application portal:
ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...
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PhD position in biology (m/f/d) (1/2026)
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a PhD position in Biology
https://ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-position-in-biology-m-f-d-1-2026/en/job.html
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Juan Carlos De la Concepcion
5 months ago
Please share! PhD position (4 years) available in my group
@zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social
. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
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Juan Carlos De la Concepcion
5 months ago
Please share! My group at
@zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social
is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th!
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
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GT Lab (median) New Year dinner 🎉 + Clem’s farewell 😊🥲😔 at Chin-Thai Restaurant/天富楼 in Tübingen — amazing food and better company! All the best for your PI life (!)
@clemmar.bsky.social
— so much fun lies ahead! (but we will miss you!!)
5 months ago
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Laura Medina-Puche
6 months ago
🚀 Calling all ssDNA virologists! 🔬✨ Join the International Symposium on ssDNA Viruses (IS³DV 2026)
isdv2026.com
📅 15–19 June 2026 📍 Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil 🇧🇷 Whether you’re a P.I., postdoc, ECR, or student, this is your stage to connect, share, debate and push the frontiers of ssDNA virology.
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What could be better than discussing single-stranded DNA viruses with an international community of experts and a trans-kingdom perspective — at an affordable prize? Doing it in Bahia, Brazil! 🌴🌊☀️ Join us for IS3DV, June 15-19!
isdv2026.com
6 months ago
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Thelonevirologist
6 months ago
A giant virus forms a specialized subcellular environment within its amoeba host for efficient translation
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Client Challenge
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-025-02234-x
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Why are so many plant viruses phloem-restricted? New work from Xueping Zhou’s lab reveals how this tissue tropism is determined in a geminivirus — and why phloem confinement can turn out to be an evolutionary advantage!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Defence-mediated phloem restriction of a plant virus facilitates insect transmission - Nature Communications
How plant viruses are restricted to the phloem are long-standing questions in plant virology. The paper shows PENETRATION3 activity and callose deposition confine plant viruses to the phloem, which fa...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67827-w
6 months ago
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Catharina Merchante / Karen
7 months ago
Join us in Málaga!
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Marco Incarbone
7 months ago
Preprint alert! It is my great pleasure to announce the first manuscript from the lab, a story that started
@gmivienna.bsky.social
and was mainly accomplished by the intrepid
@gesahoffmann.bsky.social
at
@mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social
. A brief thread with our findings
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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AGO5 restricts virus vertical transmission in plant gametophytes
The propagation of a viral infection from a host parent to its progeny is known as vertical transmission, or seed transmission in plants. It allows viral infections to rapidly spread locally via polle...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.28.691182v1
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The GT goes to Stuttgart! A (brief) trip, nice scenery, good food, a touch of (mostly fictitious) science, and excellent company! What else could one wish for in a lab retreat? (Ah — it was also the 10th anniversary of the lab!) 🎂🌱🦠
7 months ago
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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 🌱🧪
7 months ago
Great talk by
@delphinem-p.bsky.social
from
@geminiteamlab.bsky.social
yesterday: “Hijacking the Plant
#Spliceosome
” on how alternative splicing drives
#viral
infection and
#tomato
fruit development 🍅 Thanks to our host
@incavirus.bsky.social
for organizing this insightful seminar! 👏
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James Lloyd 🧬
8 months ago
Such a cool pre-print on making sentinel plants - so much potential! Bioluminescent sentinel plants enable autonomous diagnostics of viral infections
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Bioluminescent sentinel plants enable autonomous diagnostics of viral infections
Plants engineered with synthetic genetic programs can transform how we monitor and manage the extension of crop pests and diseases. Here, we establish a bioluminescent platform in Nicotiana benthamian...
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.08.05.668616v1.full
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Plantae.org
8 months ago
Plant Science Research Weekly -- Review: The why, why and how of symptom development in viral disease (Annu. Rev. Phytopathology) (Summary by Mary Williams
@PlantTeaching.bsky.social
)
@geminiteamlab.bsky.social
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#PlantaePSRW
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Review: The what, how and why of symptom development in viral disease | Plantae
I was initially drawn to this review by curiosity about its title; I realized I hadn’t ever wondered how and why viral infections cause symptoms in plants. I’m so glad I looked into it!
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Karl Schmid
9 months ago
The Cluster of Excellence
@greenrobust.de
is hiring: - Computer Scientist/Research data manager:
shorturl.at/xSvvO
- Data steward:
shorturl.at/l6NCv
- Scientific coordinator 'Plant Perturbation Atlas':
shorturl.at/vBU6x
Deadline: Friday, 7 November 2025 RT are welcome
#plantjobs
#plantscijobs
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Stellenangebote: Universität Hohenheim
Aktuelle Stellenangebote der Universität Hohenheim.
https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/stellenangebote?tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Bjoboffer%5D=4316&tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Baction%5D=show&tx_unijobs_joboffers%5Bcontroller%5D=Joboffer&cHash=897f548185fd515d7112824be8935d51
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Delphine Pott
9 months ago
Splicing was discovered in adenoviruses, but was thought to be only anecdotal in plant viruses... We may need to revisit plant viral transcriptomes and proteomes!
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How do geminiviruses maximize their limited coding capacity? Our recent preprint uncovers splicing of viral transcripts as one more strategy used by this viral family. We show that RNA splicing is prevalent in the geminivirus TYLCV — and required for infectivity!
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Pervasive splicing in a plant DNA virus
Viruses maximize their limited coding space through strategies that increase transcript and protein diversity. In mammalian viruses, splicing is a well-established mechanism for proteome expansion, ye...
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9 months ago
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Incredibly happy and proud of our Chaonan Shi (
chaonan123.bsky.social
), who successfully defended her doctoral thesis yesterday at the
@zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social
! (And what a brilliant defence it was!) 🥳🥳🥳 Congratulations, Dr Shi!!! 🍾🥂🍋🟩🌶️ We are so lucky to have you in our team ❤️
9 months ago
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Ian Henderson
9 months ago
Russell R. Geiger Professorship of Crop Science
www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/russell...
@cam.ac.uk
@camplantsci.bsky.social
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Russell R. Geiger Professorship of Crop Science
The Board of Electors to the Russell R. Geiger Professorship of Crop Science invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to
https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/russell-r-geiger-professorship-of-crop-science-pd47445
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Annual Reviews
10 months ago
🌿 The 2025 volume of the Annual Review of Phytopathology is now online. Most read article is "Functions and Mechanisms of Secreted Proteinaceous Effectors of Broad-Host-Range Necrotrophic Fungal Pathogens" by Liu et al.
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Check out the TOC:
arevie.ws/4npcHSW
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