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Shunwen Lu (PhD)
Cereal Crops Research
Research Plant Pathologist

Phone: (701) 239-1344
Fax: (701) 239-1369

USDA,ARS,NCSL
1307 18TH ST N
FARGO, ND 581022765

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Fusarium graminearum KP4-like proteins possess root growth-inhibiting activity against wheat and potentially contribute to fungal virulence in seedling rot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Faris, J.D. 2019. Fusarium graminearum KP4-like proteins possess root growth-inhibiting activity against wheat and potentially contribute to fungal virulence in seedling rot. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 123:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fgb.2018.11.002.
Molecular cloning and comparative analysis of a PR-1-RK hybrid gene from Triticum urartu, the A-genome progenitor of hexaploid wheat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Faris, J.D., Edwards, M.C. 2018. Molecular cloning and comparative analysis of a PR-1-RK hybrid gene from Triticum urartu, the A-genome progenitor of hexaploid wheat. Plant Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11105-018-1098-7.
A simple culture method inducing sexual reproduction by Fusarium graminearum, the primary causal agent of Fusarium head blight Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2018. A simple culture method inducing sexual reproduction by Fusarium graminearum, the primary causal agent of Fusarium head blight. Plant Health Progress. 19:129-130. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-12-17-0079-BR.
Molecular characterization and functional analysis of PR-1-like proteins identified from the wheat head blight fungus Fusarium graminearum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2017. Molecular characterization and functional analysis of PR-1-like proteins identified from the wheat head blight fungus Fusarium graminearum. Phytopathology. 108:510-520. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-17-0268-R.
Molecular cloning and characterization of two novel genes from hexaploid wheat that encode double PR-1 domains coupled with a receptor-like protein kinase Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Faris, J.D., Edwards, M.C. 2017. Molecular cloning and characterization of two novel genes from hexaploid wheat that encode double PR-1 domains coupled with a receptor-like protein kinase. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 292:435-452. doi:10.1007/s00438-017-1287-3.
The hijacking of a receptor kinase-driven pathway by a wheat fungal pathogen leads to disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shi, G., Zhang, Z., Friesen, T.L., Raats, D., Fahima, T., Brueggeman, R.S., Lu, S., Trick, H.N., Liu, Z., Chao, W., Frenkel, Z., Xu, S.S., Rasmussen, J.B., Faris, J.D. 2016. The hijacking of a receptor kinase-driven pathway by a wheat fungal pathogen leads to disease. Science Advances. 2:e1600822.
Genome-wide analysis and functional characterization of candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2016. Genome-wide analysis and functional characterization of candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions [abstract]. Plant Biology 2016, July 9-13, 2016, American Society of Plant Biologists, Austin, TX. Available: http://plantbiology.aspb.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Poster-Booklet-w.-Abstracts.pdf
Functional characterization of candidate effector proteins identified from the wheat scab fungus Fusarium graminearum - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2016. Functional characterization of candidate effector proteins identified from the wheat scab fungus Fusarium graminearum [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, July 30-August 3, 2016, Tampa, FL. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2016_meeting_abstracts/aps2016_212.htm.
ORF43 of Maize rayado fino virus is dispensable for systemic infection of maize and transmission by leafhoppers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwards, M.C., Weiland, J.J., Todd, J., Stewart, L.R., Lu, S. 2016. ORF43 of maize rayado fino virus is dispensable for systemic infection of maize and transmission by leafhoppers. Virus Genes. 52:303-307.
Genome-wide analysis of small secreted cysteine-rich proteins identifies candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2016. Genome-wide analysis of small secreted cysteine-rich proteins identifies candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions. Phytopathology. 106:166-176.
A ToxA-like protein from Cochliobolus heterostrophus induces light-dependent leaf necrosis and acts as a virulence factor with host selectivity on maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Turgeon, B.G., Edwards, M.C. 2015. A ToxA-like protein from Cochliobolus heterostrophus induces light-dependent leaf necrosis and acts as a virulence factor with host selectivity on maize. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 81:12-24.
A ToxA-like protein from Cochliobolus heterostrophus induces light-dependent leaf necrosis with host selectivity on maize - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2015. A ToxA-like protein from Cochliobolus heterostrophus induces light-dependent leaf necrosis with host selectivity on maize. American Phytopathological Society. http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP184.htm.
Identification of candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2015. Identification of candidate effector proteins potentially involved in Fusarium graminearum-wheat interactions. American Phytopathological Society. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP183.htm.
Zn2+ blocks annealing of complementary single-stranded DNA in a sequence-selective manner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S. 2014. Zn2+ blocks annealing of complementary single-stranded DNA in a sequence-selective manner. Scientific Reports. 4:5464. Available: http://www.nature.com/srep/2014/140626/srep05464/full/srep05464.html.
Molecular cloning and characterization of a ToxA-like gene from the maize pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C. 2014. Molecular cloning and characterization of a ToxA-like gene from the maize pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus [abstract]. XVI International Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, July 6-10, 2014, Rhodes, Greece. Available: http://www.mpmi2014rhodes-hellas.gr/bookOfAbstracts/Posters/P316.pdf
A dimeric PR-1-type pathogenesis-related protein interacts with ToxA and potentially mediates ToxA-induced necrosis in sensitive wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Faris, J.D., Sherwood, R., Friesen, T.L., Edwards, M.C. 2014. A dimeric PR-1-type pathogenesis-related protein interacts with ToxA and potentially mediates ToxA-induced necrosis in sensitive wheat. Molecular Plant Pathology. 15(7):650-663.
Potato tuber cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase genes: Biochemical properties, activity, and expression during tuber dormancy progression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suttle, J.C., Huckle, L.L., Lu, S., Knauber, D.C. 2014. Potato tuber cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase genes: Biochemical properties, activity, and expression during tuber dormancy progression. Journal of Plant Physiology. 171:448-457.
A ubiquitin carboxyl extension protein secreted from a plant-parasitic nematode Globodera rostochiensis is cleaved in planta to promote plant parasitism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chronis, D.N., Chen, S., Lu, S., Hewezi, T., Carpenter, S.C., Baum, T.J., Loria, R., Wang, X. 2013. A ubiquitin carboxyl extension protein secreted from a plant-parasitic nematode Globodera rostochiensis is cleaved in planta to promote plant parasitism. Plant Journal. 74(2):185-196.
Investigation of the role of the necrotrophic effector SnTox1 in virulence in the Stagonospora nodorum-wheat interaction - (Abstract Only)
Friesen, T.L., Liu, Z.H., Lu, S., Solomon, P.S., Oliver, R.P., Faris, J.D. 2013. Investigation of the role of the necrotrophic effector SnTox1 in virulence in the Stagonospora nodorum-wheat interaction. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 12-16, 2013, San Diego, CA.
Dimerization and protease resistance: new insight into the function of PR-1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Faris, J.D., Sherwood, R., Edwards, M.C. 2013. Dimerization and protease resistance: new insight into the function of PR-1. Journal of Plant Physiology. 170:105-110.
Genetic variation of single nucleotide polymorphisms identified at the mating type locus correlates with form-specific disease phenotype in the barley net blotch fungus Pyrenophora teres - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Edwards, M.C., Friesen, T.L. 2013. Genetic variation of single nucleotide polymorphisms identified at the mating type locus correlates with form-specific disease phenotype in the barley net blotch fungus Pyrenophora teres. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 135(1):49-65.
Heterologous expression and functional analysis of the wheat group 1 pathogenesis-related (PR-1) proteins - (Abstract Only)
Dunnell, K.L., Faris, J.D., Friesen, T.L., Edwards, M.C., Lu, S. 2012. Heterologous expression and functional analysis of the wheat group 1 pathogenesis-related (PR-1) proteins. Meeting Abstract. 102:S4.33.
Differential expression of the pathogenesis-related protein 1 (PR-1) gene family in stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici )-wheat interactions - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Friesen, T.L., Faris, J.D. 2012. Differential expression of the pathogenesis-related protein 1 (PR-1) gene family in stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici)-wheat interactions. American Phytopathological Society, August 4-8, 2012, Providence, RI. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2012_Meeting_Abstracts/aps12abP582.htm
The cysteine rich necrotrophic effector SnTox1 produced by Stagonospora nodorum triggers susceptibility of wheat lines harboring Snn1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Zhang, Z., Faris, J.D., Oliver, R.P., Syme, R., Mcdonald, M.C., Mcdonald, B.A., Solomon, P.S., Lu, S., Shelver, W.L., Xu, S.S., Friesen, T.L. 2012. The cysteine rich necrotrophic effector SnTox1 produced by Stagonospora nodorum triggers susceptibility of wheat lines harboring Snn1. PLoS Pathogens. 8(1):e1002467.
Altering sexual reproductive mode by interspecific exchange of MAT loci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Yun, S., Lee, T., Turgeon, B. 2011. Altering sexual reproductive mode by interspecific exchange of MAT loci. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 48:714-724.
Molecular characterization and genomic mapping of the pathogenesis-related protein 1 (PR-1) gene family in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Friesen, T.L., Faris, J.D. 2011. Molecular characterization and genomic mapping of the pathogenesis-related protein 1 (PR-1) gene family in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 285:485-503.
Use of The Yeast Two-Hybrid System to Identify Targets of Fungal Effectors - (Book / Chapter)
Lu, S. 2012. Use of the yeast two-hybrid system to identify targets of fungal effectors. In: M. Bolton & B. Thomma (eds), Plant Fungal Pathogens: Methods and Protocols, Methods in Molecular Biology 835:165-189.
Tracing the Origin of the fungal Sex a1 domain places its ancestor in the HMG-box superfamily: implication for fungal mating-type evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, T., Lu, S., Tilbeurgh, H., Ripoll, D., Dixelius, C., Turgeon, B.G., Debuchy, R. 2010. Tracing the Origin of the fungal Sex a1 domain places its ancestor in the HMG-box superfamily: implication for fungal mating-type evolution. PLoS One. 5(12):e15199.
Chorismate mutase: an alternatively spliced parasitism gene and a diagnostic marker for three important Globodera nematode species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, H., Chronis, D.N., Lu, S., Wang, X. 2011. Chorismate mutase: an alternatively spliced parasitism gene and a diagnostic marker for three important Globodera nematode species. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 129:89-102.
Mating Type (MAT) Locus -Specific PCR Markers for Differentiation of Pyrenophora teres f. teres and P. teres f. maculata, the Causal Agents of Barley Net Blotch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, S., Platz, G., Edwards, M.C., Friesen, T.L. 2010. Mating Type (MAT) Locus -Specific PCR Markers for Differentiation of Pyrenophora teres f. teres and P. teres f. maculata, the Causal Agents of Barley Net Blotch. Phytopathology. 100(12):1298-1306.
A Unique Wheat Disease Resistance-like Gene Governs Effector-Induced Susceptibility to Necrotrophic pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faris, J.D., Zhang, Z., Lu, H., Lu, S., Cloutier, S., Fellers, J.P., Meinhardt, S.W., Rasmussen, J.B., Xu, S.S., Oliver, R.P., Simons, K.J., Friesen, T.L. 2010. A Unique Wheat Disease Resistance-like Gene Governs Effector-Induced Susceptibility to Necrotrophic pathogens. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 107:13544-13549.
Diverse CLE peptides from cyst nematode species - (Abstract Only)
Chen,, S., Lu, S., Yu, H., Mitchum, M., Wang, X. 2010. Diverse CLE peptides from cyst nematode species. Meeting Abstract. p. 20.
Dissection of effector-induced host susceptibility pathways in Stagonospora nodorum blotch of wheat - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Friesen, T.L., Faris, J.D. 2010. Dissection of effector-induced host susceptibility pathways in Stagonospora nodorum blotch of wheat.Phytopathology 100:S151
Pathogen Exploitation of Gene-for-Gene Resistance Mechanisms in the Wheat-Stagonospora nodorum Pathosystem - (Abstract Only)
Faris, J.D., Zhang, Z., Lu, S., Lu, H., Reddy, L., Cloutier, S., Fellers, J.P., Meinhardt, S.W., Rasmussen, J.B., Xu, S.S., Simons, K.J., Friesen, T.L. 2010. Pathogen Exploitation of Gene-for-Gene Resistance Mechanisms in the Wheat-Stagonospora nodorum Pathosystem. Meeting Abstract. pg.136
SnTox3 Acts in Effector Triggered Susceptibility to Induce Disease on Wheat Carrying the Snn3 Gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Faris, J.D., Oliver, R.P., Tan, K., Solomon, P.S., Mcdonald, M.C., Mcdonald, B.A., Nunez, A., Lu, S., Rasmussen, J.B., Friesen, T.L. 2009. SnTox3 Acts in Effector Triggered Susceptibility to Induce Disease on Wheat Carrying the Snn3 Gene. PLoS Pathogens. 5:(9) 1-15
Genetic Diversity of Polyketide Synthase/Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Genes in Isolates of the Barley Net Blotch Fungus Pyrenophora teres f. teres - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Friesen, T.L. 2009. Genetic Diversity of Polyketide Synthase/Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase Genes in Isolates of the Barley Net Blotch Fungus Pyrenophora teres f. teres. Meeting Abstract 99:S77
Identification of ToxA-Interacting Proteins Suggests a Possible Role for Pathogenesis-Related Protein 1(PR-1) in Mediating Stagonospora Nodorum-wheat Interactions - (Abstract Only)
Lu, S., Friesen, T.L., Faris, J.D. 2009. Identification of ToxA-Interacting Proteins Suggests a Possible Role for Pathogenesis-Related Protein 1(PR-1) in Mediating Stagonospora Nodorum-wheat Interactions. Meeting Abstract. p. 97.
Map-Based Cloning of the Fungal Toxin Sensitivity Gene Tsn1 in Wheat - (Abstract Only)
Faris, J.D., Zhang, Z., Lu, H., Reddy, L., Lu, S., Simons, K.J., Fellers, J.P., Friesen, T.L. 2009. Map-Based Cloning of the Fungal Toxin Sensitivity Gene Tsn1 in Wheat. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XVII abstracts p. 305