The Plant Pathology Journal

Review

April 1, 2025

Exploring the Perilous Nature of Phytophthora: Insights into Its Biology, Host Range, Detection, and Integrated Management Strategies in the Fields of Spices and Plantation Crops

William Jeyakumar Joel Clement, Krishnan Kalpana, Karuppiah Eraivan Arutkani Aiyanathan, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):121-139.

The horticultural crops, including spices and plantation crops, are known for their enormous benefits, contributing to the country’s economy. However, Phytophthora, a genus of Oomycetes class, poses a threat to...

Review

April 1, 2025

Solo or in Concert: SUMOylation in Pathogenic Fungi

You-Jin Lim, Yong-Hwan Lee

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):140-152.

SUMOylation plays a pivotal role in DNA replication and repair, transcriptional stability, and stress response. Although SUMOylation is a conserved posttranslational modification (PTM) in eukaryotes, the number, type, and function...

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Bio-efficacy of Nanosilicon in Regulating Oxidative Activity to Control Rice Seedlings Rot Disease Caused by Burkholderia glumae

Tamilselvan R. Govinda Rajoo, Muhamad Syazlie Che Ibrahim, Aziz Ahmad, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):153-166.

Bacterial panicle blight and seedling rot diseases in rice plants (Oryza sativa L.) are caused by the pathogenic bacterial Burkholderia glumae. The nanosilicon treatment is gaining attraction but its effectiveness...

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Crystal Structure of an Aldo-keto Reductase MGG_00097 from Magnaporthe grisea

Xiaofang Huang, Hui Jiang, Yahong Lin, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):167-178.

The enzyme MGG_00097 from rice blast fungus (Magnaporthe grisea) is a NADPH-dependent oxidoreductase, involved in synthesizing glycerol from dihydroxyacetone phosphate and dihydroxyacetone. The 35.5-kDa monomer belongs to the aldo-keto reductase...

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Effects of β-estradiol on the Phytopathogenic Fungus Fusarium graminearum

Boknam Jung, Ha Eun Kim, Jungkwan Lee, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):179-188.

Estrogen, a key sex hormone in humans and other mammals, regulates the female reproductive system and has important medicinal applications. It enters the environment through sources such as animal feces...

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Baseline Sensitivity of Botryosphaeria spp. Isolated from Apples to Pyraclostrobin in Korea

Gwang-Jae Lim, Hae-Dam Kim, Jun-Woo Choi, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):189-200.

The genus Botryosphaeria cause white rot disease on apple trees, and control of this pathogens were primary relied on the fungicide applications. To investigate the pyraclostrobin sensitivity of Botryosphaeria spp....

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Clover Cyst Nematode Dominates and Causes Damage in Kimchi-Cabbage Fields in Korea

Hyoung-Rai Ko, Sekeun Park, Sohee Park, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):201-209.

Cyst nematodes are among the major plant-parasitic nematodes worldwide, and they cause significant damage to Brassicaceae crops, including Kimchi-cabbage, in Korea. To survey the incidence of cyst nematodes in Kimchi-cabbage...

Research Article

April 1, 2025

Foliar Application of Chlorella Supernatant Protects Turfgrass against Clarireedia jacksonii by Eliciting Induced Resistance and Modulating the Rhizosphere Microbiota

Sang-Moo Lee, Hyun-Sook Tae, Hyun Gi Kong, et al.

Plant Pathol J. 2025;41(2):210-224.

Large-scale culture of the microalga Chlorella produces valuable products. Cultivation also generates tons of supernatant waste that require detoxification and disposal. Recent research has focused on recycling waste supernatant as...

Current Issue: Volume 41(2); Apr 2025

Comparison of TYLCV-induced gene expression pattern in tomato and tobacco plants

Chenwei Zhang, Xin jia, Xing Han, et al.

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Research Article

Apr 3, 2025

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