About

Kranthi Mandadi, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Weslaco. His research focuses on fastidious plant-pathogen interactions, plant-virus interactions, and plant biotechnology and genome editing. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Plant Cell, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, and mBio. His work has been widely cited, with over 2800 citations, and has been covered by 60 popular press articles. Mandadi has successfully obtained research grants totaling $48 million, with $8.5 million allocated to his program. He has supervised and mentored more than 30 undergraduates, served as a chair, co-chair, or committee member for 10 graduate students, and advised seven postdoctoral research associates and five research scientists. Additionally, he serves as an associate editor for the journals Phytopathology and Frontiers in Microbiology and has held various leadership and governance roles within professional organizations such as the American Society of Plant Biologists, the Texas Plant Protection Association, and the American Phytopathological Society. His contributions to the field have been recognized through awards including the 2024 APS Syngenta Award and the 2017 FFAR New Innovator in Food and Agricultural Research Award.

Research topics

• Biotechnology
• Biology
• Computational biology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Horticulture
• Agronomy
• Chemistry
• Ecology

Selected publications

• Epigenetic regulation of biotic stress responses in solanaceous vegetable crops

  Crop Science · 2026-01-01

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  Abstract The Solanaceae family comprises several species of flowering plants, including economically important food crops that contribute to a substantial proportion of our nutritional needs, such as Solanum tuberosum (potatoes), Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes), Solanum melongena (eggplants), and Capsicum annuum (peppers). However, the yield and quality of vegetable crops are constrained by several endemic and emerging pests and diseases. Understanding the host defense mechanisms that govern disease susceptibility and resistance can help develop strategies to prevent yield losses and improve quality. Recently, the role of epigenetic regulation in mediating biotic stress responses has garnered attention. This review provides a comprehensive insight into recent progress in understanding epigenetic regulation that mediates biotic stress responses in solanaceous crops. The dynamic DNA methylation and histone modifications that correlate with the differential expression of defense‐responsive genes, conferring tolerance to pathogens, have been discussed. In addition, the identification of numerous microRNAs and long noncoding RNAs in the context of biotic stress, and the functional validation of a few of them, which confer tolerance against pathogens, has been elucidated. Although a few studies have analyzed epigenetic responses to biotic stress in solanaceous vegetable crops, several caveats remain, including the functional identification of immune‐responsive genes modulated by epigenetic marks and noncoding RNAs, which present an excellent opportunity to explore further the mechanisms of biotic stress response in solanaceous plants. Moreover, we also discuss epigenetic memory, which is involved in defense against subsequent infections, and transgenerational memory, which can influence the immune response of progeny.

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• High‐efficiency genome‐editing, transgene evaluation, and antimicrobial efficacy testing using <i>Citrus medica</i> L. hairy roots

  The Plant Journal · 2026-02-01

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  Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, associated with the fastidious bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), has a significant impact on citrus production worldwide. Conventional biochemical and genetic evaluation studies to identify potential disease resistance strategies have been mainly hindered due to the inability to culture CLas in a defined medium and the general recalcitrance of Citrus cultivars (grapefruits and oranges) to Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation. We previously demonstrated the utility of plant hairy roots to co-cultivate CLas. In this study, we developed a hairy root transformation system using citron (Citrus medica L.), which is highly amenable to Rhizobium-mediated hairy root transformation. The explant survival and hairy root transformation efficiencies were up to 100% and 73%, respectively, and transgenic roots can be attained in as little as 30-60 days. We demonstrate the utility of this citron-based hairy root transformation for rapid CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing, transgene evaluation, and antimicrobial efficacy testing. The citron-based hairy root transformation system will significantly help the research community to speed-track the assessment of potential HLB disease resistance strategies.

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• Corrigendum: Identification and characterization of potato zebra chip resistance among wild Solanum species

  Frontiers in Microbiology · 2025-04-22

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  Corrigendum on: Mora, Victoria, Manikandan Ramasamy, Mona B. Damaj, Sonia Irigoyen, Veronica Ancona, Carlos A. Avila, Maria Isabel Vales, Freddy Ibanez, and Kranthi K. Mandadi. "Identification and characterization of potato zebra chip resistance among wild Solanum species." Frontiers in Microbiology 13 (2022): 857493.In the published article, there was an error in Figure 4 as published. Specifically, the Figure 4D chart labels corresponding to Atlantic and Sb-PI310927 genotypes were inadvertently reversed during formatting. The corrected Figure 4 and its caption appear below. The authors apologize for this error and state that this does not change the scientific conclusions of the article in any way. The original article has been updated.

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• Introducing Pattern Recognition Receptors in Potato Confers Enhanced Resistance to <scp> <i>Ralstonia solanacearum</i> </scp> but Not a Vector Borne Pathogen

  Plant Biotechnology Journal · 2025-08-19 · 3 citations

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  Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a major food crop that is vulnerable to various bacterial pathogens. A critical soil-borne bacterial pathogen is Ralstonia solanacearum (Rso), causing bacterial wilt that threatens potato production worldwide (Vailleau and Genin 2023). Another important pathogen is Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Lso), a vector-borne pathogen that is phloem-limited, causes Zebra Chip disease in potato and reduces tuber yield and quality (Wenninger and Rashed 2024). Plants defend against microbes using cell-surface pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that detect conserved microbial-associated molecular patterns (MAMPs) including flagellin epitopes and hydroxylated fatty acids (Li, Moreno-Pérez, and Coaker 2024). PRR distribution and recognition spectra vary across plants (Li, Moreno-Pérez, and Coaker 2024). FLAGELLIN-SENSING 2 (FLS2) is conserved and detects a 22-amino acid epitope flg22 from bacterial flagellin (Li, Moreno-Pérez, and Coaker 2024). Other PRRs, such as LIPOOLIGOSACCHARIDE-SPECIFIC REDUCED ELICITATION (LORE), that detect bacterial 3-hydroxylated fatty acids (3-OH-FAs), are restricted to Brassicaceae (Kutschera et al. 2019). Interspecies PRR transfer has potential for boosting or conferring novel immune perception to restrict pathogens. For example, the transfer of the PRR ELONGATION FACTOR Tu RECEPTOR (EFR) to tomato confers resistance against Rso (Li, Moreno-Pérez, and Coaker 2024; Lacombe et al. 2010). Tobacco expressing FLS2XL from wild grape enables recognition of polymorphic flagellin variants, resulting in enhanced resistance against Agrobacterium tumefaciens (Fürst et al. 2020). A recent preprint stacked two PRRs in potato recognising Pep-13 and nlp20, resulting in increased resistance against the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora infestans (Ascurra et al. 2023). We sought to transfer two PRRs into cultivated potato enabling recognition and control of bacterial pathogens with distinct infection lifestyles. Screening the chipping cultivar ‘Atlantic’ with seven MAMPs revealed perception of Pseudomonas flg22 and chitin, but not elf18, csp22, 3-OH-FAs, Rso flg22 or Lso flg22 in juvenile plants (Figure 1a). To generate novel immune perception, we selected Arabidopsis thaliana LORE for its broad recognition of bacterial 3-OH-FAs (Kutschera et al. 2019), and Vitis riparia (riverbank grape) FLS2XL for its ability to detect polymorphic flg22 variants with similarity to Lso flg22 (Figure 1b) (Li, Bolaños, et al. 2024). However, FLS2XL cannot detect Rso flg22 (Li, Bolaños, et al. 2024). A dual PRR stack (LORE/FLS2XL) driven by separate medium-strength promoters was assembled using GAANTRY (Gene Assembly in Agrobacterium by Nucleic acid Transfer using Recombinase technologY) and introduced into ‘Atlantic’ (Figure 1c; Figure S1a) (Collier et al. 2018). Two independent LORE/FLS2XL transgenic lines perceived 3-hydroxydecanoic acid (3-OH-C10:0) and Lso flg22, respectively (Figure 1d). This indicates both PRRs function in potato. We then tested whether the LORE/FLS2XL stack enhances resistance to Rso (IBSBF1503 strain) by soil drench. Transgenic lines exhibited reduced disease index, higher survival probabilities and lower Rso titers in roots and stems compared to control plants (Figure 1e–g). While all roots had detectable levels of Rso, LORE/FLS2XL plants were more likely to have undetectable titers in stems (Figure 1g), suggesting restriction of bacterial movement from root to stem. However, once Rso breached this barrier, pathogen titers in stems of LORE/FLS2XL were similar to controls (Figure 1g). Cultivated potato and the FLS2XL receptor cannot perceive Ralstonia flg22 (Figure 1a), suggesting that LORE presence accounts for the resistance phenotype (Li, Bolaños, et al. 2024). Next, we evaluated whether LORE/FLS2XL could restrict Lso, which is transmitted by piercing-sucking psyllids (Bactericera cockerelli). During feeding, psyllids secrete watery saliva containing bacterial MAMPs. Although LORE/FLS2XL lines can detect Lso flg22, they did not differ from controls in symptom severity or Lso load after a no-choice feeding assay with Lso-carrying psyllids (Figure 1h,i). To address whether promoter strength limited FLS2XL efficacy for Lso, we re-designed the FLS2XL construct under the stronger potato ubiquitin (StUbi7) promoter (Figure S1b). As expected, the ‘Atlantic’ lines expressing StUbi7::FLS2XL perceived both Agrobacterium flg22 and Lso flg22 (Figure S2a). However, they did not display any reduction in disease severity or Lso abundance (Figure S2b,c). This indicates that while FLS2XL can detect the Lso flg22 peptide, it is insufficient to inhibit Lso. This may be due to psyllid salivary effectors suppressing defence, Lso proliferation in the phloem and the identity of the feature perceived. This underscores the importance of testing pathogen resistance under natural infection modes and suggests additional traits may be needed to combat vector-borne bacteria. In summary, we introduced LORE and FLS2XL into cultivated potato, enabling perception of both 3-OH-C10:0 and polymorphic Lso flg22. These transgenic lines showed enhanced resistance to Rso by limiting pathogen movement from roots to stems. However, the same approach did not impede Lso, indicating that vector-borne pathogens might require different strategies or receptors. Introducing LORE into tomato plants conferred heightened resistance to Pseudomonas and Alternaria, and soil drenching with 3-OH-FA inhibited P. infestans, highlighting the utility of this PRR (Eschrig et al. 2024). Future research should tailor PRR stacks to pathogen ecology and infection routes for more robust disease control. Multi-location field trials will be an essential next step to evaluate the agronomic performance of PRR stacks and confirm resistance phenotypes. G.C. and J.G.T. conceived the study. S.R. assisted in designing the LORE construct. T.L., F.S.M., E.J.B. and B.G. performed the experiments. C.S.P. and K.K.M. independently generated transgenic lines and performed Lso infection assays with similar results. T.L. and G.C. wrote the manuscript, and all authors were involved in editing. T.L., F.S.M., J.G.T. and G.C. were supported by a USDA-NIFA grant (2019-70016-29796). G.C. and T.L. were supported by the NIH (2R35GM136402). S.R. was supported by funds from the German Research Foundation (SFB924/TP-B10) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (310030_208139 to S.R.). C.S.P. and K.K.M. were partially supported by USDA NIFA (2019-70016-29796 and 2021-70029-36056) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Insect-vectored Disease Seed Grants (114190-96210). We thank Shirin Siefbarghi and Tania Toruño for assistance with receptor cloning. The data that support the findings are available in Zenodo at https://zenodo.org/records/15328569. The construct is available on Addgene (239620). Figure S1. Tables S1-S3. Data S1. Metrial and Methods Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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• Author Correction: Spatial chemistry of citrus reveals molecules bactericidal to Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus

  Scientific Reports · 2025-02-28

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• Assessing the Effectiveness of Propidium Monoazide on the Viable Bacterial Microbiome in Huanglongbing-Affected Citrus via 16S rRNA Amplicon Sequencing

  Phytobiomes Journal · 2025-10-01

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  Citrus huanglongbing (HLB) disease progression has been associated with ‘ Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas) and with changes in the endophytic microbiome. Metagenomic analysis was widely used to study citrus endophytic microbiomes. However, the standard 16S sequencing approaches do not differentiate bacterial compositions resulting from the amplification of DNA from dead or live cells. Propidium monoazide (PMA) treatment of tissues before DNA extraction can effectively exclude DNA from dead CLas cells. However, there are no reports of its use to decipher the “viable” microbiome in HLB-affected citrus trees. In this study, we explored PMA's utility in assessing the viable microbial communities in HLB-affected citrus trees after oxytetracycline (OTC) treatment, using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing in conjunction with PMA treatment (PMA-seq). The results showed that PMA-seq could increase the overall operational taxonomic units and potentially boost the coverage of low-abundance species. However, it may not uniformly represent microbial viability in complex communities. Results indicated that PMA is more efficient at excluding DNA from dead gram-negative bacterial cells than from gram-positive bacteria, likely because of different cell wall compositions. Moreover, alteration of microbial composition by OTC treatment and temporal variations can influence PMA's effectiveness in detecting several bacterial species. In summary, our findings indicate that although implementing PMA-seq may aid in enriching low-abundance bacterial communities, the overall diversity profiles could be different when compared with traditional 16S seq without PMA treatment. [Formula: see text] Copyright © 2026 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license .

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• Protocol for probing candidate effector activity using the Prf-based plant cell death phenotype

  STAR Protocols · 2025-05-01

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• Amicoumacins produced by the native citrus microbiome isolate <i>Bacillus safensis</i> inhibit the Huanglongbing-associated bacterial pathogen “ <i>Candidatus</i> Liberibacter asiaticus”

  Applied and Environmental Microbiology · 2025-07-31

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  ABSTRACT Huanglongbing (HLB) is a devastating citrus disease associated with the gram-negative, phloem-limited, and unculturable bacterium “ Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus ( C Las),” which is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri . Despite extensive research, effective, long-term, and sustainable solutions for managing HLB remain elusive. Oxytetracycline (OTC) is currently used as an emergency measure, but there is an urgent need for alternative compounds to complement or replace OTC. In this study, we identified amicoumacins, a class of antimicrobial compounds produced by the bacterium Bacillus safensis CB729 isolated from the citrus microbiome, and demonstrated their ability to suppress C Las. Genome mining of B. safensis CB729, combined with metabolomic analysis and bioassay-guided fractionation, revealed the presence of amicoumacins and related derivatives in fractions inhibitory to Liberibacter crescens , a culturable surrogate for C Las. We tested commercially available synthetic amicoumacins A and B, along with a B. safensis -derived amicoumacin mixture, against L. crescens and C Las. We determined the MICs of amicoumacin A (1.25 µg/mL) and amicoumacin B (10 µg/mL) against L. crescens . Furthermore, amicoumacin B and the amicoumacin mixture significantly reduced C Las populations in ex vivo citrus hairy root assays. This study highlights the potential of amicoumacins as a promising group of natural products for the management of HLB, offering valuable insights for the development of novel and sustainable disease control strategies. IMPORTANCE For two decades, the citrus industry has been severely impacted by Huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating disease caused by “ Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus ( C Las)” and transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid ( Diaphorina citri ). Despite extensive research, effective, long-term, and sustainable solutions remain unavailable for growers. Currently, medically relevant antibiotics, such as oxytetracycline (OTC), are used as an emergency response to combat HLB in Florida, the most affected citrus-producing state in the U.S. This underscores the urgent need for alternative treatments that can be used in rotation or as replacements for OTC. Here, we present amicoumacins, a group of bioactive secondary metabolites with antibiotic properties. We identified amicoumacin B and its derivatives from the culture broth of a Bacillus safensis isolate, native to citrus, and demonstrated their ability to inhibit Liberibacter spp. and reduce C Las populations in citrus tissue. This study highlights how microbial discovery can lead to the identification of antimicrobial compounds with potential applications in plant disease management.

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• Naturally occurring spinach defensins confer tolerance to citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases

  Plant Biotechnology Journal · 2025-02-27 · 7 citations

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  Citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) and potato zebra chip (ZC) are devastating crop diseases worldwide (Mora et al., 2021; Stelinski et al., 2024). The diseases are associated with two related, fastidious (unculturable), phloem-limited bacteria, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ (CLas) and ‘Ca. Liberibacter solanacearum’ (CLso) that occurs in the United States. They are transmitted by the insect vector Diaphorina citri Kuwayama and Bactericera cockerelli (Sulc.), respectively (Mora et al., 2021). Defensins are short (~40 to 50 amino acids) basic, cysteine-rich peptides integral to the innate immune system in plants, animals, and insects and possess broad-spectrum inhibitory activity against bacterial and fungal pathogens (Cornet et al., 1995; Velivelli et al., 2018). Here, we evaluated whether overexpressing defensins from spinach in citrus and potato can confer tolerance to ‘Ca. Liberibacter spp.’ diseases. First, we characterized defensin-encoding genes from spinach (Spinacia oleracea) (Mirkov and Mandadi, 2020; Segura et al., 1998). The spinach defensins (SoAMPs) are evolutionarily closer to Group II defensins of Arabidopsis, rice and Medicago (Figure S1a). They possess the conserved Gamma-thionin/knottin-fold and multiple cysteine residues in the amino acid sequence (Figure S1b), and three characteristic antiparallel β-sheets and an α-helix, stabilized by disulfide bridges in the predicted ternary structure (Figure S1c) (Cornet et al., 1995). Next, we evaluated the efficacy of spinach defensins spp. using Rhizobium rhizogenes-mediated hairy root transformation (Irigoyen et al., 2020). Transgene expression was driven under the Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV) 35S promoter in the ‘Ca. Liberibacter spp.’ infected hairy roots (Figure 1a) (Irigoyen et al., 2020). Both SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 expressing hairy roots showed 71–99% reduction (P ≤ 0.05 or P ≤ 0.01) of ‘Ca. Liberibacter spp.’ compared to negative controls (empty vector) (Figure 1b) (Table S1). Next, stable potato transgenic lines expressing SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 were generated using the Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated plant transformation. Two independent transgenic lines and non-transformed (NT) plants (negative controls) were challenged with CLso-carrying potato psyllids in controlled no-choice assays. The non-transformed plants developed characteristic zebra chip-associated shoot chlorosis and yellowing symptoms at 28 days post-infection (Figure 1c). Strikingly, the SoAMP-expressing transgenic plants showed attenuated disease symptoms (Figure 1c), reduced CLso titre (2.1–5.2% for SoAMP1 and 10.3–37.9% for SoAMP2) (Figure 1d), 53–130% greater tuber number (Figure 1e) and lower ZC-associated fried chip discoloration (Figure 1e), when compared to the non-transformed plants. For citrus (var. Hamlin on Carrizo rootstock) evaluation, we utilized a Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) expression vector that is asymptomatic and a well-established transient citrus gene therapy system (El-Mohtar and Dawson, 2014; Folimonov et al., 2007). The SoAMP1 (183 bp) and SoAMP2 (252 bp) genes (Mirkov and Mandadi, 2020) were cloned into a CTV (T36 strain) expression vector between p23/3’ UTR and p13/p20, respectively, followed by Agro-inoculation and grafting to citrus trees as described previously (Figure 1f) (El-Mohtar and Dawson, 2014; Folimonov et al., 2007). The trials were performed in a random-block design (n = 59–60 trees) in Florida fields under a naturally high HLB disease pressure. CTV and SoAMP expression and stability were determined using ELISA and RT-PCR assays (El-Mohtar and Dawson, 2014; Folimonov et al., 2007). Approximately 22% of untreated trees (negative controls) tested positive for CTV, which was expected due to the natural exposure to endemic CTV (Table S2). However, none had any detectable SoAMP expression, indicating no unintended gene transfer between the engineered and endemic CTV strains. Among the SoAMP1 and SoAMP2-treated trees, 55% and 80% tested positive for CTV, respectively. Of them, 71% and 88% showed stable SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 expression, respectively (Table S2). The CLas incidence was 63% and 57% in the SoAMP1 and SoAMP2-treated trees compared to 73% in the untreated trees (Table S2). At harvest, the yield of SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 trees was 40% and 50% greater than that of the untreated trees, respectively (Figure 1g). SoAMP1 trees showed a 32% yield gain in the following year compared to the untreated trees, indicating a potential for multi-year benefits from a single CTV-AMP treatment (Figure 1g). The mechanism of action of plant defensins against bacteria has not been widely investigated. Previously, a defensin from M. truncatula was shown to induce cell death of Xanthomonas campestris by permeabilization of the plasma membrane (Velivelli et al., 2018). Because ‘Ca. Liberibacter spp.’ are unculturable, a closely related culturable surrogate, Liberibacter crescens, was used to assess the effects of spinach defensins on bacterial membranes. A cytotoxicity/viability assay was used to evaluate membrane permeabilization (Supplementary Methods S1). Briefly, L. crescens cells were incubated for 3 h with different concentrations of SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 (12.5 and 25 μg/mL), followed by a two-colour fluorescent dye staining (DMAO/EthD-III Dye) and fluorescent microscopy to visualize cell permeability and mortality rate. Both SoAMP1 and SoAMP2 induced ~2.5-fold greater cell permeability and mortality compared to untreated cells (negative control) (Figure 1h). In conclusion, based on L. crescens cytotoxicity data, the naturally occurring spinach defensins can inhibit ‘Ca. Liberibacter spp,’ by inducing cell permeability and mortality. Humans, including sub-populations of infants and children, have a long history of natural exposure to spinach defensins through diet, and there are no reported toxicity or allergenicity concerns. Notably, the US EPA recently ruled that spinach defensins are safe for human consumption when used as a plant-incorporated protectant in citrus and granted a temporary tolerance exemption (EPA, 2021), thus paving the way for their regulatory approval as sustainable products for plant disease management. The manuscript is dedicated to the late T. Erik Mirkov (1959–2018), co-inventor of the spinach defensins. This study was supported by funds from USDA-NIFA (2021-70029-36056; 2025-70029-44033, HATCH TEX0-9621, TEX0-7790), to S.I., C.M., M.I., K.M., and the Southern Gardens Citrus, Texas A&M AgriLife Research IVD Seed Grants (124190-96210), Texas A&M AgriLife IAHA funds to K.M. We thank V. Mora, K. Laughlin, V. Garza, R. Mireles, and M.S. Rajkumar for their technical help. K.M. is a co-inventor on patents related to spinach defensins [US10,640,784], and W.O.D. is a co-inventor on patents related to the Citrus tristeza virus vector [US86,293,34]. Southern Gardens Citrus, a subsidiary of US Sugar (Clewiston, FL), has exclusive licensing rights, and Silvec Biologics (Gaithersburg, MD) has sub-licensing rights in these technologies for commercialization. Co-author M.S.I. (Southern Gardens Citrus) contributed significantly to the study design and the field trials in Florida. All other authors declare no competing interests. K.M., W.O.D., C.M. and M.S.I. designed and supervised the experiments. C.S.P., S.I., M.B.D., M.R., D.R., M.M.D., R.B. and C.E.M. performed the experiments. All authors contributed to the data analysis and manuscript preparation. The data that supports the findings of this study are available in the supplementary material of this article. Figure S1. Phylogenetic relationships, sequence alignment, and ternary structures of spinach defensins. Table S1. List of primers used in this study. Table S2. CTV and HLB incidence, AMP expression, and stability rate among the control and CTV-AMP treated trees (n = 59–60 trees). Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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• Plant Viral Vectors: Important Tools for Biologics Production

  Concepts and strategies in plant sciences · 2024-01-01 · 3 citations

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Frequent coauthors

• Karen‐Beth G. Scholthof

  Texas A&M University

  31 shared

• Sonia Irigoyen

  Texas A&M University System

  28 shared

• Farzad Deyhim

  Texas A&M University – Kingsville

  24 shared

• Manikandan Ramasamy

  University of Connecticut

  24 shared

• Bhimanagouda S. Patil

  Texas A&M University

  24 shared

• Renesh Bedre

  Texas A&M University System

  20 shared

• Carmen S. Padilla

  Texas A&M University System

  19 shared

• Alexey V. Melnik

  University of Connecticut

  14 shared

Education

• B.S.

  A.N.G.R. Agricultural University, India

• M.S., Plant and Soil Science

  Texas A&M University-Kingsville

• Ph.D., Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences

  Texas A&M University

• Other, Plant Virology

  Texas A&M University

Awards & honors

• American Phytopathological Society (APS) Syngenta Award (202…
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research Scientist of the Year (2022)
• Texas A&M AgriLife Director’s Superior Grantsmanship Award (…
• New Innovator in Food and Agricultural Research, Foundation…
• 2017 FFAR New Innovator in Food and Agricultural Research Aw…