Plant-Microbiome Interactions
We explore how plants, their symbiotic microbes, and pathogens interact at the molecular level. We aim to understand the complex networks and signaling pathways that govern these interactions, with a focus on how symbiotic microbes can enhance plant resistance to pathogens.
Pathogenesis
We investigate the mechanisms by which plant pathogens infect and colonize host plants. This includes studying the virulence factors, effector proteins, and other molecular tools used by pathogens to overcome plant defenses and establish infection.
Biocontrol
This area focuses on developing sustainable and environmentally friendly strategies for controlling plant diseases. We explore the use of symbiotic microbes, biocontrol agents, and other biological approaches to improve crop health.
Latest News
New Publication in Applied and Environmental Microbiology
2025-11-19
Our latest study on natural variation–driven virulence differentiation in Burkholderia gladioli has been published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Integrative multi-omics analyses uncover key genetic and transcriptional factors underlying pathogenic diversity, offering new insights for managing rice bacterial panicle blight.
Read More →New Publication in The ISME Journal
2025-11-04
Our latest perspective on the epigenetic landscape of plant-microbiome chemical communication has been published in The ISME Journal. The article proposes new modes of chemo-epigenetic interactions, providing novel insights for precisely harnessing microbial functions to achieve sustainable agriculture.
Read More →New Publication in Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B
2025-10-21
Our cover story review has been published in Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B. We propose an interdisciplinary framework that harnesses plant-microbiome chemical communication, offering new strategies for crop disease management and smart agriculture.
Read More →New Publication in Nature Microbiology
2024-10-15
Our latest research on the chemical communication in phyllosphere microbiome that reshapes rice disease resistance has been published in Nature Microbiology.
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