Abstract
Oomycetes form a deep lineage of eukaryotic organisms that includes a large number of plant pathogens which threaten natural and managed ecosystems. We undertook a survey to query the community for their ranking of plant-pathogenic oomycete species based on scientific and economic importance. In total, we received 263 votes from 62 scientists in 15 countries for a total of 33 species. The Top 10 species and their ranking are: (1) Phytophthora infestans; (2, tied) Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis; (2, tied) Phytophthora ramorum; (4) Phytophthora sojae; (5) Phytophthora capsici; (6) Plasmopara viticola; (7) Phytophthora cinnamomi; (8, tied) Phytophthora parasitica; (8, tied) Pythium ultimum; and (10) Albugo candida. This article provides an introduction to these 10 taxa and a snapshot of current research. We hope that the list will serve as a benchmark for future trends in oomycete research.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 413-434 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Journal | Molecular Plant Pathology |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2015 |
Keywords
- Diversity
- Genomics
- Microbiology
- Oomycetes plant pathology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Plant Science
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Soil Science
- Molecular Biology
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Dive into the research topics of 'The Top 10 oomycete pathogens in molecular plant pathology'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
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The Contribution of Phytophthora Effectors to Host Range and Non-Host Resistance (Joint with James Hutton Institute and University of Warwick and Industrial Partners)
Birch, P. (Investigator) & Huitema, E. (Investigator)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
1/08/13 → 12/04/17
Project: Research
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An Enduring Pipeline to Identify and Utilize Durable Late Blight Disease Resistance in Potato (Joint with SCRI & The Sainsbury Lab, Norwich)
Birch, P. (Investigator)
4/04/11 → 3/04/15
Project: Research
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Aref#d: 20586. What are the Roles of Oomycete RXLR Effectors in the Establishment of Plant Disease? (joint with Warwick University). Was CO0221
Birch, P. (Investigator)
4/05/09 → 3/11/14
Project: Research
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