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.)'

Ann Bot. 2024 Apr 23;133(4):i-ii. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcae020.

Abstract

This article comments on:

Ana Clara Fanton, Martin Bouda and Craig Brodersen, Xylem-dwelling pathogen unaffected by local xylem vessel network properties in grapevines (Vitis spp.), Annals of Botany, Volume 133, Issue 4, 1 April 2024, Pages 521–532 https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcae016

Keywords: Xylella fastidiosa; Pierce’s disease; plant immunity; resistance; xylem.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Disease Resistance* / genetics
  • Plant Diseases* / microbiology
  • Vitis* / genetics
  • Vitis* / microbiology
  • Vitis* / physiology
  • Xylem* / physiology