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2025 article

(3094) Proposal to conserve the name <i>Microsphaera extensa</i> (<i>Erysiphe extensa</i>) (<i>Ascomycota</i>: <i>Erysiphaceae</i>) with a conserved type

Mitchell, J. K., Braun, U., & Bradshaw, M. (2025, July 30). TAXON.

co-author countries: Germany 🇩🇪
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 11, 2025

2025 article

CRISPR-Cas based platforms for RNA detection: fundamentals and applications

Bagi, M., Jamalzadegan, S., Steksova, A., & Wei, Q. (2025, July 21). CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, Vol. 7.

topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 4, 2025

2025 journal article

paper Powdery mildews on<i> Fragaria</i> spp. and<i> Rubus</i> spp. - unravelling the phylogeny and taxonomy of economically relevant species within the intricate<i> Podosphaera</i><i> aphanis</i> s. lat. complex

MYCOSCIENCE, 66(4), 222–231.

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 China 🇨🇳 Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Erysiphaceae; plant pathogens; raspberries; Rosaceae; strawberries
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Berry genetics and cultivation research; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 4, 2025

2025 article

Experimental Evolution of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> on Tomato Reveals Rapid Genotypic and Phenotypic Adaptation and Dynamic RXLR Genome Variation

Experimental Evolution of Phytophthora infestans on Tomato Reveals Rapid Genotypic and Phenotypic Adaptation and Dynamic RXLR Genome Variation. Phytopathology®.

By: A. Coomber n, D. Rasmussen n & J. Ristaino n

author keywords: adaptation; experimental evolution; genomics; late blight; <italic>Phytophthora</italic>; RXLR; targeted sequencing; tomato
MeSH headings : Phytophthora infestans / genetics; Phytophthora infestans / physiology; Solanum lycopersicum / microbiology; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Plant Diseases / parasitology; Genotype; Phenotype; Genetic Variation; Adaptation, Physiological
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 31, 2025

2025 personal communication

Preserving the Biologically Coherent Generic Concept of <i>Phytophthora</i>, "Plant Destroyer"

Brasier, C. M., Grunwald, N. J., Bourret, T. B., Govers, F., Scanu, B., Cooke, D. E. L., … Jung, T. (2025, June 21).

By: I. Carbone & J. Ristaino (2 connected NC State authors and many others, 110 authors in total )

co-author countries: Austria 🇦🇹 Australia 🇦🇺 Brazil 🇧🇷 Canada 🇨🇦 Czechia 🇨🇿 Germany 🇩🇪 Spain 🇪🇸 France 🇫🇷 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧 Greece 🇬🇷 Hungary 🇭🇺 Indonesia 🇮🇩 India 🇮🇳 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 🇮🇷 Italy 🇮🇹 Japan 🇯🇵 Nigeria 🇳🇬 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Norway 🇳🇴 New Zealand 🇳🇿 Peru 🇵🇪 Pakistan 🇵🇰 Portugal 🇵🇹 Serbia 🇷🇸 Rwanda 🇷🇼 Thailand 🇹🇭 South Africa 🇿🇦
author keywords: clades; cladistics; disease management; downy mildews; oomycetes; Pangea; paraphyly; phylogeny; plant biosecurity; scientific communication; taxonomy
MeSH headings : Phytophthora / classification; Phytophthora / genetics; Phytophthora / physiology; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Plant Diseases / parasitology; Phylogeny; Biological Evolution
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 21, 2025

2025 article

Microneedle-based precision payload delivery in plants

Li, M., Poonam, A. D., Singh, D., Whitfield, A. E., & Wei, Q. (2025, June 6).

By: M. Li, A. Poonam, D. Singh, A. Whitfield* & Q. Wei

topics (OpenAlex): Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: July 1, 2025

2025 journal article

Hidden treasures of herbaria - even small collections contain a wealth of diversity: the powdery mildews of the North Carolina State Larry F. Grand Mycological Herbarium

IMA FUNGUS, 16.

By: S. LaGreca n, U. Crouch n, A. Paul n, J. Thomas n, J. Thompson n, C. Shaw n, M. Cubeta n, U. Braun*, M. Bradshaw n

co-author countries: Germany 🇩🇪
author keywords: Collection Based Research; Erysiphaceae; Fungarium; Museums; NCSLG
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2025

2025 article

Taxonomy and phylogeny of <i>Erysiphe</i> species on <i>Liquidambar formosana</i> (Hamamelidaceae)

Feng, J., Wang, S.-B., Liu, S.-Y., Bradshaw, M., Braun, U., Yu, S.-R., … Gao, H.-X. (2025, June 17). NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF BOTANY, Vol. 6.

By: J. Feng*, S. Wang*, S. Liu*, M. Bradshaw n, U. Braun*, S. Yu*, G. Guan*, D. Jin*, Z. Zhang*, H. Gao*

co-author countries: China 🇨🇳 Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Erysiphaceae; <italic>Erysiphe</italic>; taxonomy; phylogenetic analysis; molecular data
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Berry genetics and cultivation research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 30, 2025

2025 journal article

Protein landscape of the brush border membrane of first instar larvae of <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i>, the western flower thrips

PLOS ONE, 20(6).

By: M. Maurastoni, D. Rotenberg, R. Mishra, B. Bonning & A. Whitfield

Ed(s): . Sumit Jangra

MeSH headings : Animals; Thysanoptera / metabolism; Thysanoptera / genetics; Microvilli / metabolism; Larva / metabolism; Insect Proteins / metabolism; Insect Proteins / genetics; Proteome / metabolism; Proteomics / methods; Tandem Mass Spectrometry; Cell Membrane / metabolism; Chromatography, Liquid
topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2025

2025 article

Citizen science data reveals winter warming delays cherry bloom in the Pacific Northwest, USA

Maust, A., Bradshaw, M. J., Braun, M., Kim, S.-H., & Tobin, P. C. (2025, June 16). PLANTS PEOPLE PLANET, Vol. 6.

By: A. Maust, M. Bradshaw, M. Braun, S. Kim & P. Tobin

author keywords: bloom; citizen science; climate change; flowering cherry; phenology
topics (OpenAlex):
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 23, 2025

2025 journal article

Purification of CRISPR Cas12a from <i>E. coli</i> cell lysates using peptide affinity ligands

JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A, 1755.

author keywords: CRISPR Cas12a; Gene editing; Peptide ligands; Affinity chromatography; Protein purification
MeSH headings : Escherichia coli / chemistry; Escherichia coli / genetics; Escherichia coli / enzymology; Chromatography, Affinity / methods; Ligands; CRISPR-Associated Proteins / isolation & purification; CRISPR-Associated Proteins / metabolism; CRISPR-Associated Proteins / chemistry; Peptides / chemistry; Peptides / metabolism; CRISPR-Cas Systems; Bacterial Proteins / isolation & purification; Bacterial Proteins / metabolism; Bacterial Proteins / chemistry; Endodeoxyribonucleases / isolation & purification; Endodeoxyribonucleases / metabolism; Endodeoxyribonucleases / chemistry; Acidaminococcus / enzymology
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 9, 2025

2025 journal article

A pangenome analysis reveals the center of origin and evolutionary history of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> and 1c clade species

PLOS ONE, 20(1).

co-author countries: Norway 🇳🇴
MeSH headings : Phytophthora infestans / genetics; Phytophthora infestans / classification; Phylogeny; Evolution, Molecular; Genetic Variation; South America
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 6, 2025

2025 article

Phylogeny and taxonomy of the genera of Erysiphaceae, part 7: Phyllactinieae

Bradshaw, M., Braun, U., Khodaparast, S. A., Mitchell, J. K., Crouch, U., Thomas, J., … Pfister, D. H. (2025, April 20). MYCOLOGIA, Vol. 4.

co-author countries: Iran (Islamic Republic of) 🇮🇷 Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Endophytic lineage; evolution; Helotiales; ITS-28S rDNA; multilocus analysis; powdery mildews; 3 new species
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies; Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 6, 2025

2025 article

<i>Erysiphe parmeleeana</i>, sp. nov.: a new powdery mildew species on oak trees from Canada

Carey, J., Hambleton, S., Shoukouhi, P., Braun, U., Bradshaw, M., & Liu, M. (2025, March 22). CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY, Vol. 3.

By: J. Carey*, S. Hambleton*, P. Shoukouhi*, U. Braun*, M. Bradshaw n & M. Liu*

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Korea (Republic of) 🇰🇷
author keywords: Ascomycota; Leotiomycetes; morphology; multi-gene; phylogenetic analysis; <italic>Quercus</italic>; <italic>Ascomycota</italic>; analyse phylog & eacute;n & eacute;tique; <italic>Leotiomycetes</italic>, morphologie; multi-g & egrave;ne, <italic>Quercus</italic>
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Berry genetics and cultivation research; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 31, 2025

2025 journal article

The Phytovirome

PHYTOBIOMES JOURNAL, 9(1), 5–7.

By: P. Alfenas-Zerbini, J. Emerson*, S. Massart*, K. Mauck*, S. Nouri* & A. Whitfield n

co-author countries: Belgium 🇧🇪
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Virus Research Studies; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 28, 2025

2025 journal article

Exploring the Virome of Blackberry and Wild Rubus spp. in South Carolina

Phytobiomes Journal.

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Virus Research Studies; Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 25, 2025

2025 journal article

A dual-functional needle-based VOC sensing platform for rapid vegetable phenotypic classification

BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS, 278.

co-author countries: Bangladesh 🇧🇩
author keywords: Volatile organic compound; Colorimetric sensor; Needle device; Vegetable; Phenotype; Smartphone
MeSH headings : Volatile Organic Compounds / analysis; Vegetables / chemistry; Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation; Biosensing Techniques / methods; Colorimetry / instrumentation; Colorimetry / methods; Limit of Detection; Needles / classification; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; Equipment Design; Smartphone; Principal Component Analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies; Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors; Insect Pheromone Research and Control
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2025

2025 article

Non-destructive seed genotyping via microneedle-based DNA extraction

Li, M., Poonam, A. D., Cui, Q., Hsieh, T., Jagadeesan, S., Xu, J., … Wei, Q. (2025, March 19). PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL, Vol. 3.

By: M. Li n, A. Poonam n, Q. Cui n, T. Hsieh n, S. Jagadeesan n, J. Xu n, W. Bruce*, J. Vogel* ...

co-author countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇬🇧
author keywords: seed genotyping; DNA extraction; microneedle; breeding; sequencing
topics (OpenAlex): Plant tissue culture and regeneration; Plant Virus Research Studies; Soybean genetics and cultivation
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2025

2025 journal article

Forest demographic changes across Texas associated with hot drought

ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS, 171.

author keywords: Disturbance; Drought; Demographic shifts; Signalling pathway; Resilience; Forests
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics; Tree-ring climate responses; Hydrology and Drought Analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2025

2025 article

In depth study of conidial morphology of <i>Erysiphe alphitoides</i> on <i>Wisteria</i> species reveals characteristics of a self-blocking chance host

Cook, R. T. A., Braun, U., Bradshaw, M., Denton, G. J., & Denton, J. O. (2025, February 13). JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY, Vol. 2.

By: R. Cook, U. Braun, M. Bradshaw*, G. Denton & J. Denton

author keywords: Conidial ontogeny; <italic>Golovinomyces orontii</italic>; Chance/dead-end host; Conidial shape/size; Powdery mildew resistance; Endoreduplication
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2025

2025 journal article

Phylodynamics beyond neutrality: the impact of incomplete purifying selection on viral phylogenies and inference

author keywords: viral phylodynamics; phylodynamic inference; incomplete purifying selection; deleterious mutations
MeSH headings : Phylogeny; Selection, Genetic; Models, Genetic; Mutation; Viruses / genetics; Viruses / classification; Computer Simulation; Genetic Variation; Evolution, Molecular; Genetic Fitness
topics (OpenAlex): Evolution and Genetic Dynamics; Plant Virus Research Studies; Mathematical and Theoretical Epidemiology and Ecology Models
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 20, 2025

2025 journal article

Powdery Mildews on North American Oaks: High Levels of Diversity and Pathogen-Host Coevolution

FOREST PATHOLOGY, 55(1).

co-author countries: Germany 🇩🇪 Spain 🇪🇸
author keywords: co-evolution; diversity; <italic>Erysiphe</italic> sect. <italic>Microsphaera</italic>; phylogeny; powdery mildew; <italic>Quercus</italic> spp
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Berry genetics and cultivation research; Plant Pathogens and Resistance
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2025 article

An emerging fungal disease is spreading across the globe and affecting the blueberry industry

Bradshaw, M., Ivors, K., Broome, J. C., Carbone, I., Braun, U., Yang, S., … Pfister, D. H. (2025, January 8). NEW PHYTOLOGIST, Vol. 1.

By: M. Bradshaw n, K. Ivors*, J. Broome*, I. Carbone n, U. Braun*, S. Yang, E. Meng, B. Warres* ...

co-author countries: Canada 🇨🇦 Germany 🇩🇪 Spain 🇪🇸 Japan 🇯🇵 Peru 🇵🇪
author keywords: blueberries; co-evolution; emerging pathogens; fungi; powdery mildew
MeSH headings : Blueberry Plants / microbiology; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Phylogeny; Ascomycota / physiology; Ascomycota / pathogenicity; Ascomycota / genetics; Haplotypes / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 13, 2025

2024 article

<i>Colletotrichum</i> Species Causing Glomerella Leaf Spot and Apple Bitter Rot in the Southeastern United States Exhibit Disparities in Relative Frequency, Morphological Phenotype, and Quinone Outside Inhibitor Sensitivity

Johnson, K. A., Douglas, R. K., Bradshaw, M. J., Brannen, P. M., Jurick, W. M., & Villani, S. M. (2025, March 17). PLANT DISEASE, Vol. 3.

By: K. Johnson, R. Douglas*, M. Bradshaw n, P. Brannen, W. Jurick* & S. Villani n

author keywords: apple bitter rot; <italic>Colletotrichum</italic> spp.; fungicide resistance management; Glomerella fruit rot; Glomerella leaf spot
MeSH headings : Colletotrichum / drug effects; Colletotrichum / genetics; Colletotrichum / physiology; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Fungicides, Industrial / pharmacology; Malus / microbiology; Plant Leaves / microbiology; Strobilurins / pharmacology; Phenotype; Southeastern United States; Drug Resistance, Fungal
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control; Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 18, 2025

2024 article

Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Detection of <i>Phytophthora kernoviae</i>, <i>P</i>. <i>ramorum</i>, and the <i>P</i>. <i>ramorum</i> NA1 Lineage on a Microfluidic Chip and Smartphone Platform

Mainello-Land, A., Saville, A. C., Acharya, J., & Ristaino, J. (2025, January 27). PHYTOPATHOLOGY, Vol. 1.

author keywords: loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP); oomycete; pathogen detection; Phytophthora kernoviae; Phytophthora ramorum; smartphone platform
MeSH headings : Phytophthora / genetics; Microfluidic Analytical Techniques; Smartphone; Mobile Applications; Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Plant Diseases / prevention & control
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

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