Pathogen recognition and plant-defence activation by a novel Fusarium wilt-resistance protein from tomato

番茄枯萎病的破坏性影响是对澳大利亚最重要的经济园艺作物之一的威胁。抗性番茄品种提供了最有效的控制手段，但这种抗性的基本机制尚不清楚。本研究将增加我们对枯萎病抗性的认识。所获得的知识将有助于制定新的强有力的、可持续的疾病控制办法，以及制定预防重大疾病爆发的战略，从而确保可靠的生产力和今后最大限度地减少经济损失。

The devastating effects of Fusarium wilt disease of tomato is a threat to one of Australia's most economically important horticultural crops. Resistant tomato varieties offer the most effective means of control but the fundamental mechanisms underlying this resistance are yet to be understood. This research will increase our understanding of resistance to Fusarium wilt disease. The knowledge gained will assist in the development of new robust, sustainable approaches to disease control, as well as the development of pre-emptive strategies to avert major outbreaks, which will ensure reliable productivity and minimal economic losses into the future.