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We have a new preprint that sheds light on Magnaporthe effector evolution and secretion: AA-ending codon-based computational analyses uncover novel cytoplasmic effectors in the Magnaporthe oryzae secretome biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

✨ BIG NEWS ✨ Edgar Cahoon, director of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation’s highest honors for scientists and engineers. go.unl.edu/6djx

📢 The next @MPMIjournal Focus Issue is now open for submissions: "Plant Immune Receptors in the Spotlight" 🌱🔬 Edited by @sardineboy_DING @ClemMarchal @MariSchuster @WilsonLab and yours truly! Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 Submit your best work! 👇 apsjournals.apsnet.org/mpmireceptors

The rhizosphere is a dynamic environment for microbial activity where plants engage in a wide array of interactions with surrounding microorganisms. These interactions can be mutually beneficial, as in the case of symbiotic partnerships that enhance nutrient acquisition and stress resilience, or detrimental, involving pathogens that compromise plant health and productivity. The latest MPMI focus issue, "Symbiotic and Pathogenic Interactions in the Rhizosphere," highlights cutting-edge advances in our understanding of the dynamic relationships between plants and microbes within the rhizosphere, encompassing both beneficial symbioses and pathogenic interactions. Focus Issue Guest Editors: Tarek Hewezi, Hari Krishnan, Kevin Garcia, and Mina Ohtsu Explore the issue now: apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/mpmi/39/2 #rhizosphere #MPMI

Delighted to have provided some input on this sirtuin-related work that uncovered a broad-spectrum anti fungal compound targeting mitophagy nature.com/articles/s4156…

Now that it has been approved by the Ethics Committee, I’m very pleased to announce that I have joined the @MPMIjournal editorial board as a Senior Editor. Happy to contribute to our community and learn about the innovative research being conducted. apsjournals.apsnet.org/page/mpmi/edit…

Editor’s Pick: “Structural Insights into WY Domain SLiM-Containing Conserved RxLR Effectors: A Case Study of Five Important Phytophthora Species,” by B. C. Salasini et al. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-1… Read the Commentary by Nawaraj Dulal and Meenu Singla-Rastogi: doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-0… Read the press release: apsnet.org/members/commun…

Editor’s Pick: Jonatan Isaksson et al. reveal complex molecular interactions between powdery mildew effectors. Their findings suggest that structural similarity, rather than sequence conservation, underlies both the promiscuous multimerization of these effectors and their recognition by specific PM3 immune receptors. Learn more: doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-0…

Nawaraj presenting his work on rice blast. I am very happy to see your growth in your journey. See your bright future! 🌾 @WilsonLab @UNL_PlantPath

Got the opportunity to attend symposium at KSU, celebrating Barbara Valent’s retirement. Inspiring to see brilliant minds advancing Magnaporthe research under one roof. Grateful for this experience. Thanks to my PI, @WilsonLab , for making it possible!

We have updated our IS-MPMI poster (doi.org/10.5281/zenodo…) to feature some ER retention data we had lying around but neglected to include in the first version. This shows recoded Pwl2-HDEL is retained in the ER, confirming it is secreted via the ER, and virulence is restored

@egan_martin Many thanks!

@WilsonLab Congratulations, Rich - very well deserved!

Delighted to receive three more years of NSF support for our new work investigating codon-mediated effector evolution and secretion. Huge thanks to all behind the scenes for keeping US science moving forward. #NSFfunded nsf.gov/awardsearch/sh…

@cutebyul81 Many thanks!

@WilsonLab Congratulations!!!!!!!!👍🏻

📢 Exciting News! Become an Assistant Features Editor (AFE) for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) and boost your skills in science communication, networking & leadership! 🌱 Showcasing #MPMI at #ISMPMI2025 – Apply now! 👉 ismpmi.org/mpmi/Pages/Cal…

Thank you, everyone who stopped by our poster. If you missed it, here is the link to our poster in Zenodo. doi.org/10.5281/zenodo…

In memory of John Matthew McDowell: A Visionary Leader in Molecular Oomycete-Plant Interactions and a Wonderful Mentor and Friend to Many #2025ISMPMI apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MP…

Want to find out more about publishing your work in @MPMIjournal? Please visit us at our @ISMPMI stand at #2025ISMPMI

Come and visit me to talk about rust nonhost resistance in sorghum and maize 🌽 @ISMPMI @UNL_PSI @UNLPlantPath

Dear #2025ISMPMI attendees, if rules of effector secretion in fungi and oomycete interest you, stop by our @WilsonLab poster, tomorrow July 16. Catch me from 1 PM to 3:15 PM. Also, I am happy to chat about our work outside the session. @UNLPlantPath @UNL_IANR @UNLincoln