Huang, Xiaoen


Publications
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Mechanistic dissection of Candidatus Liberibacter Triggered Chronic Immune Disease

Citation
Huang et al. (2025).
Names
Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus Liberibacter
Abstract
Abstract Immunity is generally considered critical for plant health against pathogen infection. Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) caused by the phloem colonizing bacterial pathogenCandidatusLiberibacter asiaticus (CLas) was suggested to be a pathogen triggered chronic immune disease. However, the genetic evidence and mechanistic understanding for such a disease model is lacking. Here, we show CLas triggers phloem cell death, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and callose deposition in photosynthe

Citrus Huanglongbing is an immune-mediated disease that can be treated by mitigating reactive oxygen species triggered cell death of the phloem tissues caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

Citation
Wang et al. (2021).
Names
Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus
Abstract
AbstractThe immune system is critical for keeping animals and plants healthy from pathogens. However, immune-mediated diseases are also common for human. Immune-mediated diseases have not been reported for plants. Here, we present evidence that citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), caused by phloem-colonizing Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), is an immune-mediated disease. CLas infection of Citrus sinensis stimulated systemic and chronic immune response in the phloem tissues including reactive oxy