Open access
Jul 2026
The pivotal role of PtGH1 and PtCBM1 in facilitating host colonization during wheat leaf rust pathogenesis
Together, these findings identify PtGH1and PtCBM1 as distinct virulence factors that act through complementary mechanisms, involving physical facilitation and enzymatic degradation of host cell walls, illustrating how the leaf rust fungus overcomes host immunity and provides potential molecular targets for developing durable wheat resistance.
Yanan Lu, Keyan Wu, Jinyang Li et al.
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