Review article | Open Access
HELIA 2026, Vol. 49(84) 89-100
Proteomics in Downy Mildew and Related Oomycete Pathogens: Current Knowledge and the Unexplored Proteome of Plasmopara halstedii
pp. 89 - 100 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/helia.2026.1446.6
Publish Date: July 30, 2026 | Single/Total View: 1/1 | Single/Total Download: 1/1
Abstract
Downy mildew pathogens are obligate biotrophic oomycetes responsible for destructive diseases in many agricultural crops. Among them, Plasmopara halstedii, the causal agent of sunflower downy mildew, represents a major threat to sunflower production worldwide. While extensive research has focused on the genetics of host resistance and the pathogenic variability of this organism, information regarding the proteins involved in its infection process remains limited. Proteomic approaches have increasingly been used to study plant–pathogen interactions, as they enable the direct identification of proteins produced during infection. In oomycete pathogens such as Phytophthora species, proteomic studies have revealed numerous proteins associated with host colonization, virulence, and stress adaptation. However, comparable large-scale proteomic investigations are still scarce for downy mildew pathogens, particularly for P. halstedii. This review summarizes current knowledge on proteomic studies in oomycete plant pathogens and discusses the limited information available on proteins of P. halstedii. The review also highlights key research gaps and potential directions for future proteomic investigations.
Keywords: Downy Mildew, Oomycete Pathogens, Plasmopara halstedii, Proteomics, Sunflower
APA 7th edition
Gunel, A. (2026). Proteomics in Downy Mildew and Related Oomycete Pathogens: Current Knowledge and the Unexplored Proteome of Plasmopara halstedii. HELIA, 49(84), 89-100. https://doi.org/10.29329/helia.2026.1446.6
Harvard
Gunel, A. (2026). Proteomics in Downy Mildew and Related Oomycete Pathogens: Current Knowledge and the Unexplored Proteome of Plasmopara halstedii. HELIA, 49(84), pp. 89-100.
Chicago 16th edition
Gunel, Aslihan (2026). "Proteomics in Downy Mildew and Related Oomycete Pathogens: Current Knowledge and the Unexplored Proteome of Plasmopara halstedii". HELIA 49 (84):89-100. https://doi.org/10.29329/helia.2026.1446.6
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