Neutrophils are a part of the innate immune system and produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) to extinguish pathogens. The major source of ROS in neutrophils is NADPH oxidase, which is fueled by NADPH generated via the pentose phosphate pathway; however, it is unclear how other accessory glucose metabolism pathways and mitochondrial activity influence the respiratory burst. We examined the temporal dynamics of the respiratory burst and delineated how metabolism changes over time after neutrophil activation.
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Fusarium wilt [ f. sp. (FOV)] in cotton is a widespread soilborne pathogen that causes vascular plant disease and is responsible for substantial crop losses worldwide.
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f. sp race 4 (FOV4) is the most virulent cotton wilt pathogen in the United States. There is an urgent need for improved detection and diagnostics to combat the spread of FOV4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthiopia is the leading wheat producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the productivity has increased in the last few years. There is also a potential for irrigated wheat production in the lowlands, even though its cultivation is at infant stage. The experiment was conducted in the Oromia region at nine locations in 2021 with irrigation.
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