The Plant Pathology Journal

Review

April 17, 2026

Blurred Boundaries: Functional Overlap Between Coat Protein and 30K Movement Proteins in Systemic Movement

Minhue Jung, Kook-Hyung Kim

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):385-399.

Systemic infection in plants requires viruses to navigate the complex physiological barriers of the phloem. While cell-to-cell movement is mediated by movement proteins (MPs), long-distance movement has traditionally been viewed...

Research Article

July 6, 2026

Rhizospheric Fungal Communities and Their Role in Biocontrol of Fusarium in Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora) in Vietnam

Ha Thu Nguyen, Cristina Bez, Minh Quang Tran, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):400-411.

Rhizospheric microbial communities are critical to the health and productivity of coffee plantations. This study investigated the microbiome of robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) across three major cultivation areas in Vietnam...

Research Article

May 29, 2026

Alfalfa Rotation Enhances Soil Microbial Diversity and Reduces Tilletia foetida DNA Abundance in Common Bunt-Infected Wheat Fields

Delai Chen, Guy Smagghe, Jingjing Su, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):412-426.

The pathogenic fungus Tilletia foetida causes common bunt in wheat, replacing grains with black spores and consequently reducing yield and quality. To assess the impact of crop rotation on soil...

Research Article

June 4, 2026

Chitosan–Tripolyphosphate Nanoparticles Enhance Foliar dsRNA Delivery and Suppress Turnip Crinkle Virus in Arabidopsis

Min-Jae Kim, Nam-Yeon Kim, Rae-Dong Jeong

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):427-438.

Topically applied double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) can trigger antiviral RNA interference in plants, but naked dsRNA is unstable and poorly taken up after foliar application. Here, we developed an eco-friendly chitosan–...

Research Article

June 9, 2026

Chemical Control of Garlic Leaf Blight Through Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Based Application

Sung-Won Park, Wooman An, Sungyu Choi, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):439-448.

Fungicides have been a reliable and efficient option for controlling various fungal plant pathogens, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems have improved the cost and labor efficiency of fungicide application....

Research Article

June 15, 2026

Spatial Distribution and Genetic Characterization of Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Infecting Chili (Capsicum annuum) in Lampung Province, Indonesia

Selvi Helina, Hasriadi Mat Akin, Yuyun Fitriana, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):449-458.

Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a major horticultural commodity in Indonesia whose productivity is constrained by viral diseases, particularly pepper yellow leaf curl virus (PepYLCV). This study investigated the spatial...

Research Article

June 15, 2026

Multi-Target Bactericidal Mechanisms of Cinnamon Essential Oil Against Xanthomonas euvesicatoria: Transcriptomic Insights into Severe Metabolic Suppression and Divisome Arrest

Yu Na Kim, Hyo-Song Nam, Jang Hoon Lee, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):459-472.

While cinnamon essential oil (CEO) is increasingly recognized as a potent natural antimicrobial, its precise multi-target mechanisms against the destructive agricultural pathogen Xanthomonas euvesicatoria remain unclear. This study comprehensively elucidated...

Research Article

June 22, 2026

Synthesis and Antifungal Evaluation of a Ynone-Tethered 2‑Pyrone Derivative against Phytopathogenic Fungi

Heeeun Kim, Juwon Yang, Jiyeun Park, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):473-486.

Numerous fungicides are essential for controlling phytopathogens, enabling modern industrial agriculture to maximize productivity and profitability. However, the extensive use of widely employed fungicides, such as tebuconazole and carbendazim, has...

Research Article

August 1, 2026

Novel Detection Marker of Xanthomonas fragariae from Strawberry Plants Using SYBR Green Real-Time PCR

Han Suk Choi, Sujin Ki, Yong Hwan Lee, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):487-496.

Angular leaf spot, caused by the phytopathogenic bacterium Xanthomonas fragariae, results in considerable yield losses in strawberry production. This pathogen is designated as a quarantine pest in several countries, including...

Research Article

June 22, 2026

Phylogenetic Diversity of Fusarium Species Complexes Causing Wilt in Watermelon and Melon in Korea

A-Ram Jeong, Oh-Kyu Kwon, Gunn Yeom, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):497-507.

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thunb.) and melon (Cucumis melo L.) are globally important horticultural crops, cultivated widely for their economic and dietary value. However, their productivity is increasingly threatened by Fusarium...

Research Article

June 22, 2026

Shifting Populations and Increasing Diversity of Colletotrichum Species Causing Pepper Anthracnose Under Rising Temperatures and Fungicide Selection Pressure

Sohyeon An, Heung Tae Kim

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):508-523.

Pepper anthracnose, a devastating and economically important disease in Korea, is caused by diverse Colletotrichum species that differ significantly in their pathogenicity and environmental adaptation. In a three-year study from...

Research Article

July 9, 2026

Protective Rhizobacterial Strains Against Black Shoot Blight Caused by Erwinia pyrifoliae on Apple Plants

Hyun Jin Sim, Su Jeung Kim, Rico Leiser, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):524-532.

Disease suppression against black shoot blight caused by Erwinia pyrifoliae was evaluated using rhizobacterial strains isolated from Jeju Island in apple plants. Total 81 rhizobacterial strains were isolated from plant...

Research Article

August 1, 2026

Antifungal Activity and Genome Mining Reveal Potentiality of Streptomyces sp. VNUA24 as a Biocontrol Agent

Tam Thi Thanh Dang, Thu Thi Nguyen, Giang Van Nguyen, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2026;42(4):533-544.

Fungi are major phytopathogens that have a strong impact on agricultural productivity. Recently, biological control has gained attention for managing plant pathogenic fungi due to its eco-friendly characteristics. Hence, using...

Current Issue: Volume 42(4); Aug 2026

Host-Associated Distribution and Mycological Characteristics of Fusarium sambucinum Species Complex and Other Fusarium Species in Rice, Maize, and Weeds in Korea

Eunji Jeong, Jeong-Ah Seo

[Epub ahead of print]

Research Article

Aug 10, 2026

Light-Dependent Production of Volatile Organic Compounds in Magnaporthe oryzae Mediates Self-Inhibition and Interspecific Antagonism

Heeryoung An, Song Hee Lee, Myoungjoo Riu, et al.

[Epub ahead of print]

Research Article

Jul 1, 2026

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