Sclerotinia sclerotiorum utilizes host-derived copper for ROS detoxification and infection.

Necrotrophic plant pathogen induces host reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, which leads to necrosis in the host, allowing the pathogen to absorb nutrients from the dead tissues. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a typical necrotrophic pathogen that causes Sclerotinia stem rot in more than 400 speci...

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Main Authors: Yijuan Ding, Jiaqin Mei, Yaru Chai, Wenjing Yang, Yi Mao, Baoqin Yan, Yang Yu, Joseph Onwusemu Disi, Kusum Rana, Jiana Li, Wei Qian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-10-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1008919