Mechanisms of Plant Signal Perception and Transduction in Fungal Pathogens

The interaction between plants and pathogenic fungi represents a dynamic domain where survival is contingent upon a silent yet intricate molecular exchange. This complex communication, initiated at the moment of contact, determines whether the host will mount a successful defense or succumb to disease. For many years, the study of phytopathology has strived to unravel this interaction, progressing from noting visible symptoms to comprehending the microscopic and molecular complexities of the host- pathogen struggle. This book focuses on the essence of this conflict: the signal transduction pathways that control the early stages of fungal infection.