What mechanisms do plants have to fight pathogens? In this seminar, Dr. Sheng-Yang He explores plant-pathogen interactions and provides an overview of a plant’s basic immunological responses. As He explains, plants have “resistant” genes, which trigger the immune response after pathogenic infections (effector-triggered immunity). Also, plants immune system can be activated by the recognition of general patterns in pathogens (pattern-triggered immunity). Understanding these interactions could aid in the prevention of disease in plants, which would be beneficial to the agricultural industry and global food security.
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Plant-Pathogen Interactions
Dr. Sheng-Yang He explores plant-pathogen interactions and provides an overview of a plant’s basic immunological responses. (Talk recorded in December 2017)
- Part 1: Introduction to Plant-Pathogen InteractionsAudience:
- General Public
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 19:28 - Part 2: Arabidopsis thaliana-Pseudomonas syringae interaction: The effect of climate in plant diseaseAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 29:07