Personal profile
Research interests
My research is focussed on molecular plant-microbe interactions, in particular, the fungal pathogens that cause disease in cereals; Zymoseptoria tritici, Ramularia collo-cygni and Blumeria graminis. For example, we are identifying host targets of the fungal pathogen of wheat, Zymoseptoria tritici. An improved knowledge of plant-fungal interactions will allow the development of strategies to provide improved crop protection to disease.
External positions
Visiting Professor, University College Dublin
4 Oct 2022 → …
Keywords
- S Agriculture (General)
- Cereal
- crop
- plant
- disease
- fungal
- molecular pathology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Zymoseptoria tritici effector Zt-11 contributes to aggressiveness in wheat
Karki, S. J., Pilo, P., Lawless, C., Mastrodimos, N., Tiley, A. M. M., Burke, J. I. & Feechan, A., 19 Nov 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 11, e0313859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mixed infections of Zymoseptoria tritici lead to reduced Septoria tritici blotch disease symptoms
Curran, E., Burke, J. I. & Feechan, A., Sept 2023, In: Plant Pathology. 72, 7, p. 1202-1217 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stb6 mediates stomatal immunity, photosynthetic functionality, and the antioxidant system during the Zymoseptoria tritici-wheat interaction
Ghiasi Noei, F., Imami, M., Didaran, F., Ghanbari, M. A., Zamani, E., Ebrahimi, A., Aliniaeifard, S., Farzaneh, M., Javan-Nikkhah, M., Feechan, A. & Gohari, A. M., 26 Oct 2022, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 13, 1004691.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A small secreted protein from Zymoseptoria tritici interacts with a wheat E3 ubiquitin ligase to promote disease
Karki, S. J., Reilly, A., Zhou, B., Mascarello, M., Burke, J., Doohan, F., Douchkov, D., Schweizer, P. & Feechan, A., 2 Feb 2021, In: Journal of Experimental Botany. 72, 2, p. 733-746 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A rapid fungal DNA extraction method suitable for PCR screening fungal mutants, infected plant tissue and spore trap samples
Pilo, P., Tiley, A. M. M., Lawless, C., Karki, S. J., Burke, J. & Feechan, A., Jan 2022, In: Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 117, 101758.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Journal of Experimental Botany (Journal)
Feechan, A. (Editorial board member)
1 May 2026 → 1 May 2029Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Mechanistic insights into pathogen effectors and host resistance in the Zymoseptoria tritici-wheat interaction
Feechan, A. (Examiner)
21 Nov 2025Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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Control of nitric oxide signalling by an interplay between the immune regulators GSNOR1 and TRXh5
Feechan, A. (Examiner)
8 Oct 2025Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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Foliar biopesticides for protecting wheat against Septoria tritici blotch
Feechan, A. (Examiner)
27 Oct 2025Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
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Exploring the Role of S-nitrosylation Regulators HvGSNOR and HvTRXh2 in the Barley Immune Response to Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei
Feechan, A. (Examiner)
24 May 2024Activity: Examination and Supervision › External Examiner
Press/Media
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Scientists launch research into disease-resistant wheat genes
9/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Scientists to ensure greener barley crops still fit for whisky
21/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research