Researchers have adapted a dual-probe rolling circle amplification and lateral flow assay that detects the pathogenic fungus Fusarium proliferatum in soil and fungal cultures within 90 minutes without ...

When plants encounter pathogens, they can defend themselves by rapidly killing infected cells to restrict pathogen spread.

Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to ...

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A pivotal study has uncovered the dual role of the Solanum lycopersicum Synaptotagmin A (SYTA) SlSYTA protein in regulating tomato plants' immune response. Researchers found that while SlSYTA ...