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Profiling mRNAs of two Cuscuta species reveals possible candidate transcripts shared by parasitic plants.

PLoS ONE, 2013
Dodders are among the most important parasitic plants that cause serious yield losses in crop plants. In this report, we sought to unveil the genetic basis of dodder parasitism by profiling the trancriptomes of Cuscuta pentagona and C. suaveolens, two of
Linjian Jiang, Asela J Wijeratne, Saranga Wijeratne, Martina Fraga, Tea Meulia, Doug Doohan, Zhaohu Li, Feng Qu   +7 more
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Parasitic plants have increased rates of molecular evolution across all three genomes

, 2015
BACKGROUND Theoretical models and experimental evidence suggest that rates of molecular evolution could be raised in parasitic organisms compared to non-parasitic taxa. Parasitic plants provide an ideal test for these predictions, as there are at least a
Bromham, Lindell, Cowman, Peter F, Lanfear, Robert   +2 more
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Hemiparasitic plant impacts animal and plant communities across four trophic levels [PDF]

, 2015
1.Understanding the impact of species on community structure is a fundamental question in ecology. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that both sub-dominant species and parasites can have a disproportionately large impact.
Green, J P, Hartley, S E, John, E A, Massey, F P, Press, M C P, Stewart, A J A   +5 more
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Reciprocal control of viral infection and phosphoinositide dynamics

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Phosphoinositides, although scarce, regulate key cellular processes, including membrane dynamics and signaling. Viruses exploit these lipids to support their entry, replication, assembly, and egress. The central role of phosphoinositides in infection highlights phosphoinositide metabolism as a promising antiviral target.
Marie Déborah Bancilhon, Bruno Mesmin
wiley   +1 more source

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of CAROTENOID CLEAVAGE DIOXYGENASE 8 in tomato provides resistance against the parasitic weed Phelipanche aegyptiaca. [PDF]

, 2019
Broomrapes (Phelipanche aegyptiaca and Orobanche spp.) are obligate plant parasites that cause extreme damage to crop plants. The parasite seeds have strict requirements for germination, involving preconditioning and exposure to specific chemicals ...
Aly, Radi, Bari, Vinay Kumar, Britt, Anne, Gal-On, Amit, Kheredin, Sally Marzouk, Nassar, Jackline Abu, Ron, Mily, Steele, Daniel, Yoder, John   +8 more
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Phosphatidylinositol 4‐kinase as a target of pathogens—friend or foe?

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
This graphical summary illustrates the roles of phosphatidylinositol 4‐kinases (PI4Ks). PI4Ks regulate key cellular processes and can be hijacked by pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, to support their intracellular replication. Their dual role as essential host enzymes and pathogen cofactors makes them promising drug targets.
Ana C. Mendes, Guilherme M. Azevedo, Amanda P. Barcellos, Diana Bahia   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strigol induces germination of the facultative parasitic plant Phtheirospermum japonicum in the absence of nitrate ions

Plant Signaling & Behavior, 2022
Root parasitic plants in the family Orobanchaceae, such as Striga and Orobanche spp., infest major crops worldwide, leading to a multibillion-dollar loss annually. Host-derived strigolactones (SLs), recognized by a group of α/β hydrolase receptors (KAI2d)
Satoshi Ogawa, Ken Shirasu
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Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira, Sílvia Arroz‐Madeira, Cláudio A. Franco, Sara Silva Pereira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nematicidal activity of plant extracts against the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita [PDF]

, 2009
Nematicidal activity of extracts from plants was assayed against Meloidogyne incognita. In laboratory assays extracts from tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L), clove (Syzygium aromaticum L), betelvine (Piper betle L), and sweet flag (Acorus calamus L) were ...
Berg, J.H.J., van den, Djiwanti, S.R., Kammenga, J.E., Murk, A.J., Rietjens, I., Riksen, J.A.G., Taniwiryono, D., Wiratno   +7 more
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Screen‐Printed Flexible Piezoelectric Force Sensor Array with Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This article introduces a flexible screen‐printed piezoelectric sensor array designed for low‐frequency healthcare applications such as tactile sensing and cardiovascular monitoring. The device integrates interface electronics enabling the simultaneous acquisition of up to 128 signals, along with flexible EMI shielding that significantly reduces noise ...
Joseph Faudou, Mohammed Benwadih, Arnaud Gabas, Lina Kadura, Minh‐Quyen Le, Daniel Grinberg, Pierre‐Jean Cottinet   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source