Phytopathology®
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The premier international journal for publication of articles on fundamental research that advances understanding of the nature of plant diseases. Published by The American Phytopathological Society.
Using public domain data, Mónica Higuita et al. performed an integrated analysis of the Passifloraceae virome, resulting in the identifications of six novel virus associations, six putative new viral specials, and more. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-24-0269-FI
November 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Using public domain data, Mónica Higuita et al. performed an integrated analysis of the Passifloraceae virome, resulting in the identifications of six novel virus associations, six putative new viral specials, and more. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-24-0269-FI
“Blackbird,” a high-throughput phenotyping device developed by Surya Sapkota et al., was found to outperform quantitative manual microscopy by experts in discerning a host resistance locus. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0033-R
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“Blackbird,” a high-throughput phenotyping device developed by Surya Sapkota et al., was found to outperform quantitative manual microscopy by experts in discerning a host resistance locus. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0033-R
Alexey Mikaberidze et al. review opportunities and challenges in combining optical sensing and epidemiological modeling. Read the open access article in the latest Phytopathology Focus Issue: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-24-0359-FI
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Alexey Mikaberidze et al. review opportunities and challenges in combining optical sensing and epidemiological modeling. Read the open access article in the latest Phytopathology Focus Issue: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-24-0359-FI
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, is a major threat to wheat. Using a recombinant inbred line population from Lantian 10 × Mingxian 169, X. L. Zhou et al. mapped 6 stable QTLs for resistance on chromosomes. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-24-0118-R
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, is a major threat to wheat. Using a recombinant inbred line population from Lantian 10 × Mingxian 169, X. L. Zhou et al. mapped 6 stable QTLs for resistance on chromosomes. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-24-0118-R
“The PDZ Domain-Containing Protein Prc Is Involved in Virulence and Stress Tolerance in the Poplar Canker Bacterium Lonsdalea populi,” by Zexu Ming et al.: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0066-R
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“The PDZ Domain-Containing Protein Prc Is Involved in Virulence and Stress Tolerance in the Poplar Canker Bacterium Lonsdalea populi,” by Zexu Ming et al.: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0066-R
Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) shows promise as a safer alternative to fumigants for managing Fusarium oxysporum in strawberries. James Littrell et al. showed that ASD effectiveness depends on amendment composition and soil texture: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0423-R
October 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) shows promise as a safer alternative to fumigants for managing Fusarium oxysporum in strawberries. James Littrell et al. showed that ASD effectiveness depends on amendment composition and soil texture: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0423-R
Data from Anas Eranthodi et al. suggest that inclusion of pea in a cereal-based rotation may lead to increased incidence and severity of Fusarium avenaceum-associated head blight in the subsequent wheat crop in the rotation. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0120-R
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Data from Anas Eranthodi et al. suggest that inclusion of pea in a cereal-based rotation may lead to increased incidence and severity of Fusarium avenaceum-associated head blight in the subsequent wheat crop in the rotation. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0120-R
Just published! Explore how AI, ML, and multiple 'omics approaches are driving new discoveries in plant pathology in the new Phytopathology Focus Issue, “From Chaos to Clarity: Deriving Meaningful Biology from Big Data in Plant Pathology."
👉 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/phyto/115/10
👉 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/phyto/115/10
October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Just published! Explore how AI, ML, and multiple 'omics approaches are driving new discoveries in plant pathology in the new Phytopathology Focus Issue, “From Chaos to Clarity: Deriving Meaningful Biology from Big Data in Plant Pathology."
👉 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/phyto/115/10
👉 https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/phyto/115/10
U. Bhatta et al. investigated the production of mycotoxins by different Fusarium species and isolates, as well as furanoterpenoid compounds produced by sweetpotato in response to Fusarium infection and wounding: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0031-R
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
U. Bhatta et al. investigated the production of mycotoxins by different Fusarium species and isolates, as well as furanoterpenoid compounds produced by sweetpotato in response to Fusarium infection and wounding: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0031-R
Apple Valsa canker, caused by Valsa mali, is a major threat to apple production. Chengli Wang et al. found that VmUSP1 not only inhibits BAX- and INF1-induced cell death but also plays a crucial role in the complete virulence of V. mali: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0417-R
October 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Apple Valsa canker, caused by Valsa mali, is a major threat to apple production. Chengli Wang et al. found that VmUSP1 not only inhibits BAX- and INF1-induced cell death but also plays a crucial role in the complete virulence of V. mali: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0417-R
“Integrative Elements Repeatedly Captured the Phaseolotoxin Biosynthesis Gene Cluster and Invaded Pseudomonas syringae Multiple Times,” by Luiz Orlando de Oliveira et al. Available open access in Phytopathology, Volume 115, Number 9: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0017-R
October 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
“Integrative Elements Repeatedly Captured the Phaseolotoxin Biosynthesis Gene Cluster and Invaded Pseudomonas syringae Multiple Times,” by Luiz Orlando de Oliveira et al. Available open access in Phytopathology, Volume 115, Number 9: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-25-0017-R
“This collection highlights major discoveries and groundbreaking approaches that have shaped plant pathology. By curating these landmark papers, the issue offers us a valuable opportunity to reflect on the discipline’s history.” —Nik Grünwald https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“This collection highlights major discoveries and groundbreaking approaches that have shaped plant pathology. By curating these landmark papers, the issue offers us a valuable opportunity to reflect on the discipline’s history.” —Nik Grünwald https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
Xanthomonas prunicola, initially described as a nectarine pathogen, has emerged as the causal agent of bacterial leaf necrosis in wheat. Felipe Clavijo et al. analyzed wheat and nectarine strains to identify factors driving host specificity: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0044-R
October 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Xanthomonas prunicola, initially described as a nectarine pathogen, has emerged as the causal agent of bacterial leaf necrosis in wheat. Felipe Clavijo et al. analyzed wheat and nectarine strains to identify factors driving host specificity: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0044-R
“Overexpression of α-SNAPRhg1 Can Improve rhg1-a-Mediated Soybean Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode,” by Deepak Haarith et al. Available open access in Phytopathology, Volume 115, Number 9: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0077-R
October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Overexpression of α-SNAPRhg1 Can Improve rhg1-a-Mediated Soybean Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode,” by Deepak Haarith et al. Available open access in Phytopathology, Volume 115, Number 9: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0077-R
Editor’s Pick: “Spinetoram, a Widely Used Insecticide, Demonstrates Strong Antifungal Activity and a Novel Antifungal Mechanism Against Gray Mold for the First Time,” by Ting Luo et al.: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0102-R
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Editor’s Pick: “Spinetoram, a Widely Used Insecticide, Demonstrates Strong Antifungal Activity and a Novel Antifungal Mechanism Against Gray Mold for the First Time,” by Ting Luo et al.: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0102-R
Editor’s Pick: Brandon G. Roy et al. present a first report of a soilborne virus modifying both the RSA of a plant host and transmission by its dagger nematode via a single viral amino acid. Read the open access article: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0105-R
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Editor’s Pick: Brandon G. Roy et al. present a first report of a soilborne virus modifying both the RSA of a plant host and transmission by its dagger nematode via a single viral amino acid. Read the open access article: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-25-0105-R
Xiaojuan He et al. identified 736 RLKs, 407 RLPs, and 870 NLRs in the #alfalfa genome and determined that single-gene duplication events were the main drivers of gene family evolution. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0408-R
![Phenotype and trypan blue analysis of the control (GFP, empty vector [EV]) and overexpression group (MsRLK725, OE) after inoculation with Rhizoctonia solani (top) and Phoma medicaginis (bottom) for 3 days.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6nl62hamemajwbptcehugp5o/bafkreibk2kcznzdp2o2r3n3afltm5hhknq3cl4yfgpbrznmi3lnuccrlr4@jpeg)
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Xiaojuan He et al. identified 736 RLKs, 407 RLPs, and 870 NLRs in the #alfalfa genome and determined that single-gene duplication events were the main drivers of gene family evolution. Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0408-R
Mehdi Kamali Dashtarzhaneh et al. developed a novel LAMP assay and compared detection results with ddPCR for avocado sunblotch viroid. Both outperformed RT-LAMP, offering sensitive, reliable tools for early viroid detection and improved disease management. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0064-R
September 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Mehdi Kamali Dashtarzhaneh et al. developed a novel LAMP assay and compared detection results with ddPCR for avocado sunblotch viroid. Both outperformed RT-LAMP, offering sensitive, reliable tools for early viroid detection and improved disease management. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-25-0064-R
NEW: "Landmarks in Phytopathology" celebrates influential research that has helped to shape the field of plant pathology. This virtual issue features seminal studies and thoughtful reflections from authors and senior editors. Explore it here: apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
September 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NEW: "Landmarks in Phytopathology" celebrates influential research that has helped to shape the field of plant pathology. This virtual issue features seminal studies and thoughtful reflections from authors and senior editors. Explore it here: apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
Editor’s Pick! Sahar Abdelrazek, Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, and Boris A. Vinatzer used long-read metagenomics to ID pathogens directly from tomato stems to the strain level, with resistance data and global context—all in just 2 days. doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
May 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Editor’s Pick! Sahar Abdelrazek, Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, and Boris A. Vinatzer used long-read metagenomics to ID pathogens directly from tomato stems to the strain level, with resistance data and global context—all in just 2 days. doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
New risk maps developed by Sandip Mondal, @mycomile.bsky.social, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, and others, help soybean farmers spot charcoal rot before it strikes. 🫛 Read the press release: www.apsnet.org/about/newsro...
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April 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New risk maps developed by Sandip Mondal, @mycomile.bsky.social, Horacio Lopez-Nicora, and others, help soybean farmers spot charcoal rot before it strikes. 🫛 Read the press release: www.apsnet.org/about/newsro...
Read the original article in Phytopathology: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
Read the original article in Phytopathology: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
Robbert van Himbeeck et al. investigated whether chlorophyll fluorescence could be suitable as a rapid, nondestructive method for early potato cyst nematode detection. 🥔 Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT... @jaapjanwillig.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Robbert van Himbeeck et al. investigated whether chlorophyll fluorescence could be suitable as a rapid, nondestructive method for early potato cyst nematode detection. 🥔 Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT... @jaapjanwillig.bsky.social
Robert R. Krueger et al. modified the pT36CA-V1.3 citrus tristeza virus vector for gene silencing in California citrus. Modified vectors T36CA-V1.4 and -V1.5 showed higher accumulation in C. macrophylla at 8–12 months. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
February 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Robert R. Krueger et al. modified the pT36CA-V1.3 citrus tristeza virus vector for gene silencing in California citrus. Modified vectors T36CA-V1.4 and -V1.5 showed higher accumulation in C. macrophylla at 8–12 months. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
Lima beans, vital to Delaware's processing vegetable industry, face yield loss from root-knot nematodes. Eboni R. Traverso et al. identified DE1306635 as a top performer for yield and resistance and found seven promising sources for breeding. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
February 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lima beans, vital to Delaware's processing vegetable industry, face yield loss from root-knot nematodes. Eboni R. Traverso et al. identified DE1306635 as a top performer for yield and resistance and found seven promising sources for breeding. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
Genetically modified (GM) papayas protect against papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), but papaya leaf distortion mosaic virus (PLDMV) is rising as a threat. Mu-Zhi Yang et al. found no difference in PRSV infection between GM and non-GM plants. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
February 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Genetically modified (GM) papayas protect against papaya ringspot virus (PRSV), but papaya leaf distortion mosaic virus (PLDMV) is rising as a threat. Mu-Zhi Yang et al. found no difference in PRSV infection between GM and non-GM plants. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...