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- Title
Investigating anatomical traits and molecular mechanisms involved in resistance to Pierce's disease. A commentary on 'Xylem-dwelling pathogen unaffected by local xylem vessel network properties in grapevines (Vitis spp.)'.
- Authors
Miller, Robert Neil Gerard
- Abstract
Pierce's disease is a vascular wilt disease caused by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which affects over 300 plant species including grape, almond, citrus, coffee, mulberry, peach, and plum. The disease is transmitted by insect vectors and can also be spread by humans. Xylem vessel structure was previously thought to influence the spread of the pathogen, but a recent study found no evidence for reduced vessel connections in resistant grape varieties. Instead, research should focus on molecular mechanisms of resistance and the potential for gene editing and introgression from wild relatives of grape.
- Subjects
GRAPES; WILT diseases; XYLEM; PHYTOPATHOGENIC microorganisms; BACTERIAL wilt diseases; PLANT molecular genetics; BOTANY; PHYTOPATHOGENIC bacteria
- Publication
Annals of Botany, 2024, Vol 133, Issue 4, pi
- ISSN
0305-7364
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/aob/mcae020