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Recent developments in plant-downy mildew interactions.

Mahmut Tör¹, Tom Wood², Anne Webb²

¹Department of Biology, School of Science and the Environment, University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester WR2 6AJ, UK.

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Genomic insights are revolutionizing the control of downy mildew, an oomycete pathogen impacting crops. New functional genomics tools enable better disease management strategies for these plant pathogens.

Keywords:

Effectors HIGS Obligate pathogens Oomycetes SIGS SRNA Susceptibility genes

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Area of Science:

Plant Pathology
Genomics
Oomycete Biology

Background:

Downy mildews are obligate oomycete pathogens causing significant economic losses in agriculture and horticulture.
Traditional disease control involves integrated strategies including cultural practices, resistant cultivars, and pesticides.
Genomic advancements have deepened the understanding of downy mildew evolution, taxonomy, and virulence mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advances in genomics and functional genomics for downy mildew research.
To highlight the application of pathogenomics and genome editing in understanding and managing downy mildew populations.
To discuss the potential of new technologies like Host-Induced Gene Silencing (HIGS) and Spray-Induced Gene Silencing (SIGS) for functional genomics in downy mildews.

Main Methods:

Genomic and pathogenomic analyses of downy mildew populations.
Application of genome editing technologies to manipulate host susceptibility genes.
Exploitation of RNA interference (RNAi) machinery for gene silencing (HIGS and SIGS).

Main Results:

Genomics revealed reduced virulence factor genes in downy mildews compared to other oomycetes, yet they possess significant virulence proteins like RXLRs.
Pathogenomics aids in assessing genetic diversity within downy mildew populations for targeted management.
Genome editing in hosts and gene silencing techniques in pathogens demonstrate new avenues for resistance.

Conclusions:

Breakthroughs in genomics and functional genomics are enhancing the understanding of downy mildews.
New technologies facilitate the manipulation and study of these obligate pathogens.
These advancements promise improved strategies for mitigating downy mildew diseases in crops and ornamental plants.