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Del Castillo-Gonzalez, LuciaAuthorSoudani, SerineAuthorDe La Cruz-Gomez, NoeliaAuthorManzanera, Jose AntonioAuthorBerrocal-Lobo, MartaCorresponding Author

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June 24, 2024
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An improved method to study Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands zoospores interactions with host

Publicated to: BMC PLANT BIOLOGY. 24 (1): 508- - 2024-06-06 24(1), DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05205-2

Authors:

Del Castillo-Gonzalez, Lucia; Soudani, Serine; De La Cruz-Gomez, Noelia; Manzanera, Jose Antonio; Berrocal-Lobo, Marta
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Univ Politecn Madrid, Ctr Biodivers & Desarrollo Sostenible CBDS, ETSIMontes Forestal & Medio Nat, Ciudad Univ S-N, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands is a highly prevalent phytopathogen worldwide, ranking among the top ten in terms of distribution. It inflicts crown rot, canker, and root rot on numerous plant species, significantly impacting the biodiversity of both flora and fauna within affected environments. With a host range spanning over 5,000 species, including important plants like Quercus suber, Quercus ilex, Castanea sativa, and commercially significant crops such as avocado (Persea americana), maize (Zea mays), and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), Phytophthora cinnamomi poses a substantial threat to agriculture and ecosystems. The efficient dissemination of the oomycete relies on its short-lived asexually motile zoospores, which depend on water currents to infect host roots. However, managing these zoospores in the laboratory has long been challenging due to the complexity of the life cycle. Current protocols involve intricate procedures, including alternating cycles of growth, drought, and flooding. Unfortunately, these artificial conditions often result in a rapid decline in virulence, necessitating additional steps to maintain infectivity during cultivation. In our research, we sought to address this challenge by investigating zoospore survival under various conditions. Our goal was to develop a stable stock of zoospores that is both easily deployable and highly infective. Through direct freezing in liquid nitrogen, we have successfully preserved their virulence. This breakthrough eliminates the need for repeated culture transfers, simplifying the process of plant inoculation. Moreover, it enables more comprehensive studies of Phytophthora cinnamomi and its interactions with host plants.
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Keywords

Colorimetric assayCryopreservatioDefense responsesHost-pathogen interactionsInfectionLiquid-nitrogen storageMineral-compositionPathogensPhytophthoraPhytophthora cinnamomi randsPlantPlant diseasesPlant rootsQrt-pcrQuercus sQuercus spRoot-rotSolanum lycopersicumSporangium productionSporesZoospores

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal BMC PLANT BIOLOGY due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 33/273, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Plant Sciences.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-25:

  • WoS: 5
  • Scopus: 5
  • Europe PMC: 3
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 25 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/87700/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 91
    • Downloads: 25
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    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (DEL CASTILLO GONZÁLEZ, LUCÍA) and Last Author (BERROCAL LOBO, MARTA).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been BERROCAL LOBO, MARTA.

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    Awards linked to the item

    This research was partially funded by EU FEADER funds through the project "Breeding and conservation program for holm and cork oak for tolerance to oak decline" leaded by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO, Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentacion). This research and L. D.C.G. contract were funded partially by Fundacion Conde Del Valle Salazar, Spain. SS was funded by an international Ph.D. fellow from the Algerian Government from MHESR, Decree No. 14-196 (Collaboration UPM-Argelia). N.D.C-G; was funded by a PhD fellow DIN2018-009928 from Ministerio de Ciencia Innovacion y Universidades, Spain.
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