The mechanism leading to vector competence of thrips species to transmit tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is not well characterized. We investigated the interaction of TSWV and the non-vector species Frankliniella tritici. A monoclonal antibody to the non-structural protein (NSs) of the TSWV was used to detect TSWV replication within the thrips by immunofluorescence microscopy and enzyme-linked...

Septoria tritici blotch (STB) caused by the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria and powdery mildew (PM) Blumeria graminis f.sp ( Bgt ) are among forefront foliar diseases of wheat that lead to a significant loss grain yield quality. Resistance breeding aimed at developing varieties with inherent resistance STB PM has been most sustainable environment-friendly approach. In this study, 175 winter landra...

Rathayibacter tritici, which is a Gram positive, plant pathogenic, non-motile, and rod-shaped bacterium, causes spike blight in wheat and barley. For successful pathogenesis, R. tritici is associated with Anguina tritici, a nematode, which produces seed galls (ear cockles) in certain plant varieties and facilitates spread of infection. Despite significant efforts, little research is available o...