Tree Pathology Lab
Lab Incharge: Dr. Zunaira Afzal
Assistant Professor
Centre of Agricultural Biochemistry and Biotechnology (CABB), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Contact Information: +92 344 2226615, zunaira28@gmail.com
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The Tree Pathology Laboratory is committed to fostering sustainable agriculture by identifying genetic resistance against plant diseases and factors driving their development. Through bioinformatics and comparative genomics of pathogens, our research delves into host-pathogen interactions via transcriptomics to uncover resistance sources. Additionally, we emphasize plant disease diagnosis and are actively involved in establishing the foundations of a national plant diagnostic network. Our data acquisition efforts support the development of disease forecasting models, aiming to enhance proactive management and resilience in vital crops, fruits, vegetables, and trees.
Selected Publications:
1. The Phytophthora RXLR Effector Avrblb2 Modulates Plant Immunity by Interfering With Ca2+ Signaling PathwayData_Sheet_1.PDFData_Sheet_2.PDFImage_1.JPEGImage_2.JPEGImage_3.JPEGImage_4.JPEG
2. Article 593905 GS (2020) The PTI to ETI Continuum in Phytophthora-Plant Interactions
3. Cross-regulation of cytoskeleton and calcium signaling at plant-pathogen interface
4. Transcriptional profiling of Impatiens walleriana genes through different stages of downy mildew infection reveals novel genes involved in disease susceptibility
5. Bulk segregant analysis of tomato to identify polymorphism associated with tomato-Phytoplasma solani interaction using RNA-sequencing data
6. Study of silver nanoparticle effects on some molecular responses and metabolic pathways of Phytophthora parasitica
7. Transcriptional profiling of Impatiens walleriana genes through different stages of downy mildew infection reveals novel genes involved in disease susceptibility
The Tree Pathology Laboratory is committed to fostering sustainable agriculture by identifying genetic resistance against plant diseases and factors driving their development. Through bioinformatics and comparative genomics of pathogens, our research delves into host-pathogen interactions via transcriptomics to uncover resistance sources. Additionally, we emphasize plant disease diagnosis and are actively involved in establishing the foundations of a national plant diagnostic network. Our data acquisition efforts support the development of disease forecasting models, aiming to enhance proactive management and resilience in vital crops, fruits, vegetables, and trees.
Selected Publications:
1. The Phytophthora RXLR Effector Avrblb2 Modulates Plant Immunity by Interfering With Ca2+ Signaling PathwayData_Sheet_1.PDFData_Sheet_2.PDFImage_1.JPEGImage_2.JPEGImage_3.JPEGImage_4.JPEG
2. Article 593905 GS (2020) The PTI to ETI Continuum in Phytophthora-Plant Interactions
3. Cross-regulation of cytoskeleton and calcium signaling at plant-pathogen interface
4. Transcriptional profiling of Impatiens walleriana genes through different stages of downy mildew infection reveals novel genes involved in disease susceptibility
5. Bulk segregant analysis of tomato to identify polymorphism associated with tomato-Phytoplasma solani interaction using RNA-sequencing data
6. Study of silver nanoparticle effects on some molecular responses and metabolic pathways of Phytophthora parasitica
7. Transcriptional profiling of Impatiens walleriana genes through different stages of downy mildew infection reveals novel genes involved in disease susceptibility