Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in a spelt accession Lsy-93 by Nina Sun, Jiatong Li, Jiansheng Lu, Ningning Yu, Hongxing Xu, Qingpeng Sun, Tangyu Yuan, Jiadong Zhang, Linzhi Li, Huanchun Zhang, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…The results provide valuable insights into plant-pathogen defense mechanisms and lay an foundation for subsequent molecular breeding efforts to enhance crop disease resistance.…”
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Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Microbial and Environmental Factors in Infection Control—A Narrative Review by Andreea M. Sandu, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Corneliu O. Vrancianu, Roxana-E. Cristian, Cristina F. Alistar, Marian Constantin, Mihaela Paun, Alexandru Alistar, Loredana G. Popa, Mircea I. Popa, Ana C. Tantu, Manuela E. Sidoroff, Mara M. Mihai, Andreea Marcu, George Popescu, Monica M. Tantu

“…Despite promising avenues like integrated One Health approaches, optimized phage therapy, microbiome-based interventions, and targeted vaccine development, several knowledge gaps in clinical efficacy, standardization, and pathogen complexity remain to be answered.…”
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Exploring the molecular mechanism of OsROS1a in regulating resistance to bacterial leaf streak through transcriptome and DNA methylation profiling in rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Xiaofang Xie, Xuansong Yang, Libin Lu, Tong Li, Mingyue Qin, Huazhong Guan, Yan Zheng, Tao Lan, Weiren Wu

“…KEGG pathway enrichment analysis revealed that these DMEGs were enriched in pathways related to glutathione metabolism, plant-pathogen interaction, cysteine and methionine, diterpenoid biosynthesis, photosynthesis, and starch and sucrose. …”
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First molecular phylogenetic and serological insights into Listeria monocytogenes infection in aborted ewes in Iraq: A cross-border comparative analysis by Luma F. M. Al-Ethafa, Ahmed Jassim Almialy, Hasanain A. J. Gharban, Isra’a M. Essa, Sattar R. S. Al-Eqabi

“…Background and Aim: Listeria monocytogenes is a significant zoonotic pathogen linked to reproductive losses in livestock and serious health risks in humans. …”
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eDNA‐Based Detection of Invasive Crayfish and Crayfish Plague in Estonia by Michael Oliewo Aluma, Katrin Kaldre, David A. Strand, Margo Hurt, Lilian Pukk

“…Recently, the environmental DNA (eDNA) approach has been increasingly used in Europe to detect crayfish species and the crayfish plague pathogen Aphanomyces astaci. Our study explored the potential of integrating the eDNA approach into ongoing annual monitoring programs for invasive crayfish species and A. astaci. …”
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Shifts in the rhizosphere microbiome and exudation profile of avocado (Persea americana Mill.) during infection by Phytophthora cinnamomi and in presence of a biocontrol bacterial... by Frédérique Reverchon, Mariel García-Meléndez, Edgar Guevara-Avendaño, Oscar Mora-Chávez, Itzel A. Solís-García, Wesley Dáttilo, José A. Guererro-Analco, Alfonso Méndez-Bravo, Juan L. Monribot-Villanueva, Violeta Patiño-Conde, Fernando Pineda-García, Eria A. Rebollar

“…Understanding the effect of P. cinnamomi or a BCA on the avocado tree physiology and on the avocado rhizosphere microbiome and metabolome will direct our search for disease biomarkers or potential pathogen antagonists, help identify metabolites related to the recruitment of microorganisms, and assist us in developing integrated disease management strategies.…”
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Detection and In Vivo Validation of <i>Dichorhavirus</i> e-Probes in Meta-Transcriptomic Data via Microbe Finder (MiFi^®) Discovers a Novel Host and a Possible New Strain... by Avijit Roy, Jonathan Shao, Andres S. Espindola, Daniel Ramos Lopez, Gabriel Otero-Colina, Yazmín Rivera, Vessela A. Mavrodieva, Mark K. Nakhla, William L. Schneider, Kitty Cardwell

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Bacteriophage LDT325 enhances Pseudomonas syringae tolerance by improving antioxidant defense in tea plant [Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze] by Li Liu, Anqi Huang, Hua Zhang, Yubao Li, Lei Wang, Lei Wang

“…Interestingly, we also observed that the phage lysed the animal pathogen Salmonella as well as the plant pathogen P. syringae. …”
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The role of surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D in viral infection: a focus on COVID-19 by O. S. Kharlamovа, K. Yu. Nikolaev, Yu. I. Ragino

“…An immune response to invasion of viral pathogens is an integral part of maintaining the physiological functioning of the bronchopulmonary system and effective gas exchange. …”
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Antibacterial activity of the novel peptide Pac-525 with the RGD motif against intracellular Escherichia coli by Martina Coufalova, Miguel A. M. Rodrigo, Hana Michalkova, Vedran Milosavljevic, Kristýna Hrazdilova, Ludek Zurek, Kristyna Cihalova

“…Abstract Infections caused by invasive intracellular bacteria pose major therapeutic challenges due to pathogen survival and growth inside of host cells as well as the low intracellular accessibility for conventional antibiotics. …”
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Probabilistic transmission models incorporating sequencing data for healthcare-associated Clostridioides difficile outperform heuristic rules and identify strain-specific differenc... by David W Eyre, Mirjam Laager, A Sarah Walker, Ben S Cooper, Daniel J Wilson, CDC Modeling Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Program (MInD-Healthcare)

“…We present a novel approach for integrating detailed epidemiological data on patient contact networks in hospitals with large-scale pathogen sequencing data. …”
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Effectiveness of Phosphorous acid, Bacillus subtilis and Copper Compounds on Apple cv. Gala with M9 Rootstock in the Control of Fire Blight by Ayşegül Gür, Kubilay Kurtuluş Baştaş

“…When the new season shoot lengths of 3-year-old plants with homogeneous growth reached 20-25 cm, chemicals and B. subtilis were applied first time before one week ago from the pathogen inoculation, and after 2 times with 1 week intervals. …”
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Antagonistic Activity of Bacillus spp. Against Fire Blight Disease In vitro and In planta by Haris Butt, Kubilay Kurtulus Bastas

“…Parallel to in vitro findings, the mixture was most effective against the pathogen on cv. Gala (66.03%). Findings show that the use of mixture of beneficial microorganisms with individual antagonistic properties against the pathogen can be an effective strategy as a natural alternative to agrochemicals in the scope of good agriculture practices.…”
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Inducible bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue elicited by a protein cage nanoparticle enhances protection in mice against diverse respiratory viruses. by James A Wiley, Laura E Richert, Steve D Swain, Ann Harmsen, Dale L Barnard, Troy D Randall, Mark Jutila, Trevor Douglas, Chris Broomell, Mark Young, Allen Harmsen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Destruction of the architectural and subsequently the functional integrity of the lung following pulmonary viral infections is attributable to both the extent of pathogen replication and to the host-generated inflammation associated with the recruitment of immune responses. …”
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Management of Root Rot (<i>Rhizoctonia solani</i> Kühn) of Common Bean Using Host Resistance and Consortia of Chemicals and Biocontrol Agents by Pratikshya Parajuli, Ritesh Kumar Yadav, Hira Kaji Manandhar, Megha N. Parajulee

“…A two-year study was conducted (2019–2021) to evaluate the common bean landraces and genotype, biocontrol agents, and chemical fungicides against the pathogen. Nine landraces from high-altitude agriculture in the Jumla district in western Nepal (29.27443900, 82.19332200; 2540 m msl) and one genotype of commercial common bean from the sub-tropical Chitwan district in central Nepal (27.65186564, 84.34869288; 256 m masl) were evaluated for resistance against the pathogen under screenhouse and field conditions. …”
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Anthracnose on Pepper in Florida by P.D. Roberts, K.L. Pernezny, T.A. Kucharek

“…The document also outlines integrated management strategies for controlling the disease, including sanitation practices, crop rotation, use of pathogen-free seeds, and appropriate fungicide applications. …”
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Biology and Management of the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in Florida Citrus by Michael E. Rogers, Philip A. Stansly

“…It includes sections on identification and biology, psyllid feeding damage, pathogen transmission, management, and selected references. …”
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Characteristics and risk factors for outcomes in patients with Mycoplasma pneumoniae mono- and coinfections: A multicenter surveillance study in Wuhan, China, 2023 by Banghua Chen, Jie Pan, Ying Peng, Yuanyuan Zhang, Yunan Wan, Hongjie Wei, Kangguo Li, Wentao Song, Yunkang Zhao, Kang Fang, Huiming Ye, Jiali Cao, Jia Rui, Zeyu Zhao, Tianmu Chen

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Caged-hypocrellin mediated photodynamic therapy induces chromatin remodeling and disrupts mitochondrial energy metabolism in multidrug-resistant Candida auris by Xinyao Liu, Yiran Tao, Linwan Zhang, Yuzhou Liu, Dongmei Shi, Jiao Wang, Peng Xue, Bin Xu, Wenjie Fang, Yuping Ran

“…Candida auris is a fungal pathogen with frequent development of multidrug-resistance or pan-drug resistance. …”
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Influence of melatonin on the successful infection of Daphnia dentifera by Metschnikowia bicuspidata by Ashley G. Hughes, Jeannette E. Cullum, Molly J. Fredericks, Patrick J. Wilson, Anke Schwarzenberger, Carla E. Cáceres

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