A team of plant scientists has made a significant breakthrough in understanding how potato plants defend themselves against Spongospora subterranea f. sp. subterranea (Sss)—the soilborne pathogen that ...

Uncovering the mechanisms behind plant defense signaling can improve strategies to protect crops against disease.

Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, devastates tomato crops worldwide. This study uncovers how beneficial Pseudomonas bacteria protect tomatoes by producing siderophores—specialized ...