Research presentation
Sandra A. I. Wright
Associate Professor in Plant Pathology / Senior Lecturer in Biology
Research subject: Biology
Email: sandra.wright@hig.se
Telephone: +46 26 64 82 81
- Master of Science in Horticulture (MSc), Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (1989)
- Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology, Cornell University, USA (1997)
- Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2003)
Dr. Wright has conducted research that focuses on understanding how plant diseases can be prevented by promoting and applying microorganisms that are beneficial to plants. The aim is to develop sustainable, future Horticulture and Agriculture. Her research interests include: uncovering the interactions among plant-associated microorganisms, and the study of plant-microbe interactions and of plant diseases in general. Secondary metabolites in microorganisms and plants are effective against competing microorganisms and active in the physiology of plants; determining their biosynthetic and biodegradation pathways has permeated her research. Long, International research and educational collaboration is a natural consequence of her International career, which has led to new contacts and new, basic research results through a prestigious visiting lectureship (so called 'Rientro dei cervelli'), which she was awarded in order to stay at Università degli Studi del Molise in Italy (2006–2010).
See also Dr. Wright's page in ResearchGate.
CURRENT RESEARCH
Biodegradation of phenolic compounds and of monomers of lignin. We are working on uncovering novel biodegradation products, and learning about new biodegradation pathways.
- Ph.D students: Jonas Rönnander
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Scholarly articles, refereed
Rönnander, J. & Wright, S. (2021). Growth of wood-inhabiting yeasts of the Faroe Islands in the presence of spent sulphite liquor. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology, 114, 649-666. 10.1007/s10482-021-01543-5
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Rambaree, K., Sundström, A., Wang, Z. & Wright, S. (2021). Qualitative stakeholder analysis for a Swedish regional biogas development : A thematic network approach. Sustainability, 13 (14). 10.3390/su13148003
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Bui, T., Wright, S., Falk, A., Vanwalleghem, T., Van Hemelrijck, W., Hertog, M., Keulemans, J. & Davey, M. (2019). Botrytis cinerea differentially induces postharvest antioxidant responses in 'Braeburn' and 'Golden Delicious' apple fruit. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99 (13), 5662-5670. 10.1002/jsfa.9827
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Rönnander, J., Ljunggren, J., Hedenström, E. & Wright, S. (2018). Biotransformation of vanillin into vanillyl alcohol by a novel strain of Cystobasidium laryngis isolated from decaying wood. AMB Express, 8 (1). 10.1186/s13568-018-0666-4
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Pinedo, C., Wright, S., Collado, I., Goss, R., Castoria, R., Hrelia, P., Maffei, F. & Durán-Patrón, R. (2018). Isotopic Labeling Studies Reveal the Patulin Detoxification Pathway by the Biocontrol Yeast Rhodotorula kratochvilovae LS11. Journal of Natural Products, 81 (12), 2692-2699. 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.8b00539
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Puglisi, I., De Patrizio, A., Schena, L., Jung, T., Evoli, M., Pane, A., Van Hoa, N., Van Tri, M., Wright, S., Ramstedt, M., Olsson, C., Faedda, R., Magnano di San Lio, G. & Cacciola, S. (2017). Two previously unknown <em>Phytophthora</em> species associated with brown rot of Pomelo (<em>Citrus grandis</em>) fruits in Vietnam. PLOS ONE, 12 (2). 10.1371/journal.pone.0172085
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Van Tri, M., Van Hoa, N., Minh Chau, N., Pane, A., Faedda, R., De Patrizio, A., Schena, L., Olsson, C., Wright, S., Ramstedt, M. & Cacciola, S. (2015). Decline of jackfruit (<em>Artocarpus heterophyllus</em>) incited by <em>Phytophthora palmivora</em> in Vietnam. Phytopathologia Mediterranea, 54 (2), 275-280. 10.14601/Phytopathol_Mediterr-15008
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Wright, S. (2015). Patulin in food. Current Opinion in Food Science, 5, 105-109. 10.1016/j.cofs.2015.10.003
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Wright, S., de Felice, D., Ianiri, G., Pinedo-Rivilla, C., De Curtis, F. & Castoria, R. (2014). Two rapid assays for screening of patulin biodegradation. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 11 (5), 1387-1398. 10.1007/s13762-013-0325-x
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Wright, S., Azarang, M. & Falk, A. (2013). Barley lesion mimics, supersusceptible or highly resistant to leaf rust and net blotch. Plant Pathology, 62 (5), 982-992. 10.1111/ppa.12007
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Wright, S., Falk, A., Franckowiak, J. & Lundqvist, U. (2013). Descriptions of barley Bowman <em>Rph3.c </em>mutants: <em>nec8.3550, nec9.3091</em>, <em>mtt8.1661</em> and <em>mtt9.2721</em> : In: Full Description of barley genetic stocks (eds. Jerome D. Franckowiak and Udda Lundqvist).. Barley Genetics Newsletter, 43, 179-183.
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Oksinska, M., Pietr, S. & Wright, S. (2013). Resistance to oxidation products of caffeic acid is important for efficient colonization of wheat seedlings by Pseudomonas proteolytica strain PSR114. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. Applied Soil Ecology, 66, 71-80. 10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.02.002
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Ianiri, G., Idnurm, A., Wright, S., Durán-Patrón, R., Mannina, L., Ferracane, R., Ritieni, A. & Castoria, R. (2013). Searching for genes responsible for patulin degradation in a biocontrol yeast provides insight into the basis for resistance to this mycotoxin. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 79 (9), 3101-3115. 10.1128/aem.03851-12
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Ianiri, G., Idnurm, A., Wright, S., Durán-Patrón, R., Mannina, L., Ferracane, R., Ritieni, A. & Castoria, R. (2013). Searching for Genes Responsible for Patulin Degradation in a Biocontrol Yeast Provides Insights into the Basis for Resistance to This Mycotoxin. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 79 (9), 3101-3115. 10.1128/AEM.03851-12
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Oksinska, M., Wright, S. & Pietr, S. (2011). Colonization of wheat seedlings (Triticum aestivum L.) by strains of Pseudomonas spp. with respect to their nutrient utilization profiles. European journal of soil biology, 47 (6), 364-373. 10.1016/j.ejsobi.2011.08.005
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Castoria, R., Mannina, L., Duran-Patron, R., Maffei, F., Sobolev, A., De Felice, D., Pinedo-Rivilla, C., Ritieni, A., Ferracane, R. & Wright, S. (2011). Conversion of the Mycotoxin Patulin to the Less Toxic Desoxypatulinic Acid by the Biocontrol Yeast Rhodosporidium kratochvilovae Strain LS11. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 59 (21), 11571-11578. 10.1021/jf203098v
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Ianiri, G., Wright, S., Castoria, R. & Idnurm, A. (2011). Development of resources for the analysis of gene function in Pucciniomycotina red yeasts. Fungal Genetics and Biology, 48 (7), 685-695. 10.1016/j.fgb.2011.03.003
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Amein, T., Wright, S., Wikström, M., Koch, E., Schmitt, A., Stephan, D., Jahn, M., Tinivella, F., Gullino, M., Forsberg, G., Werner, S., van der Wolf, J. & Groot, S. (2011). Evaluation of non-chemical seed treatment methods for control of Alternaria brassicicola on cabbage seeds. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 118 (6), 214-221.
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Koch, E., Schmitt, A., Stephan, D., Kromphardt, C., Jahn, M., Krauthausen, H., Forsberg, G., Werner, S., Amein, T., Wright, S., Tinivella, F., Gullino, M., Roberts, S., van der Wolf, J. & Groot, S. (2010). Evaluation of non-chemical seed treatment methods for the control of Alternaria dauci and A. radicina on carrot seeds. European journal of plant pathology, 127 (1), 99-112. 10.1007/s10658-009-9575-3
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Tinivella, F., Hirata, L., Celan, M., Wright, S., Amein, T., Schmitt, A., Koch, E., Wolf, J., Groot, S., Stephan, D., Garibaldi, A. & Gullino, M. (2009). Control of seed-borne pathogens on legumes by microbial and other alternative seed treatments. European journal of plant pathology, 123 (2), 139-151. 10.1007/s10658-008-9349-3
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Schmitt, A., Koch, E., Stephan, D., Kromphardt, C., Jahn, M., Krauthausen, H., Forsberg, G., Werner, S., Amein, T., Wright, S., Tinivella, F., van der Wolf, J. & Groot, S. (2009). Evaluation of non-chemical seed treatment methods for the control of Phoma valerianellae on lamb’s lettuce seeds. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 116 (5), 200-207.
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Wright, S. (2007). Four new barley mutants. Barley Genetics Newsletter, 37, 34-36.
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Amein, T., Olsson, C., Wikstrom, M. & Wright, S. (2006). First report in Sweden of downy mildew on parsley caused by Plasmopara petroselini. Plant Disease, 90 (1), 111-111. 10.1094/PD-90-0111A
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Wright, S. & Beer, S. (2005). <em>Pantoea agglomerans</em> as a biocontrol agent of fire blight. Revisão Anual de Patologia de Plantas, 13, 247-276.
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Tinivella, F., Gullino, M., Amein, T., Wright, S., van der Wolf, J., Schmitt, A. & Koch, E. (2004). Evaluation of microorganisms, plant extracts and other agents of natural origin as seed treatments for vegetables in organic farming. Mitteilungen aus der Biologischen Bundesanstalt für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, 396, 486-487.
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Johansson, P. & Wright, S. (2003). Low-temperature isolation of disease-suppressive bacteria and characterization of a distinctive group of pseudomonads. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 69 (11), 6464-6474. 10.1128/AEM.69.11.6464-6474.2003
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Jin, M., Liu, L., Wright, S., Beer, S. & Clardy, J. (2003). Structural and functional analysis of pantocin A : An antibiotic from Pantoea agglomerans discovered by heterologous expression of cloned genes. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 42 (25), 2898-2901. 10.1002/anie.200351053
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Jin, M., Wright, S., Beer, S. & Clardy, J. (2003). The biosynthetic gene cluster of pantocin A provides insights into biosynthesis and a tool for screening. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 42 (25), 2902-2905. 10.1002/anie.200351054
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Vinnere, O., Fatehi, J., Wright, S. & Gerhardson, B. (2002). The causal agent of anthracnose of Rhododendron in Sweden and Latvia. Mycological Research, 106 (1), 60-69. 10.1017/S0953756201005366
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Wright, S., Zumoff, C., Schneider, L. & Beer, S. (2001). <em>Pantoea agglomerans s</em>train EH318 produces two antibiotics that inhibit<em> Erwinia amylovora</em> in vitro. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 67 (1), 284-292. 10.1128/aem.67.1.284-292.2001
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Wright, S., Zumoff, C., Schneider, L. & Beer, S. (2001). Pantoea agglomerans strain EH318 produces two antibiotics that inhibit Erwinia amylovora in vitro. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 67 (1), 284-292. 10.1128/AEM.67.1.284-292.2001
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Brady, S., Wright, S., Lee, J., Sutton, A., Zumoff, C., Wodzinski, R., Beer, S. & Clardy, J. (1999). Pantocin B, an antibiotic from <em>Erwinia herbicola</em> discovered by heterologous expression of cloned genes. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 121 (50), 11912-11913. 10.1021/ja992790m
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Wright, S. (1997). Bacterial phytotoxins as antimicrobial agents. Revisão Anual de Patologia de Plantas, 5, 157-197.
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Wright, S. & Beer, S. (1996). The role of antibiotics in biological control of fire blight by <em>Erwinia herbicola</em> strain Eh318. Acta Horticulturae (411), 309-312. 10.17660/actahortic.1996.411.62
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Scholarly articles, non-refereed
De Curtis, F., Castoria, R., Palmgren, L., Ianiri, G. & Wright, S. (2009). Origin of plant-associated pink yeasts influences their biodiversity, biocontrol efficacy and ability to degrade patulin. Journal of plant pathology, 91 (S4), 58-.
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Aloisio, I., Wright, S., De Felice, D., Tremonte, P. & Castoria, R. (2008). A biochemical approach to elucidate the pathway of patulin degradation by a biocontrol yeast. Journal of plant pathology, 90 (S2), 317-.
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Castoria, R., De Felice, D., D'Alonges, S., Ianiri, G., Heitman, J., Idnurm, A. & Wright, S. (2008). A genetic approach to elucidate the pathway of patulin degradation by a biocontrol yeast. Journal of plant pathology, 90 (S2), 319-.
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Tinivella, F., Hirata, L., Celan, M., Wright, S., Amein, T., Schmitt, A., Koch, E., van der Wolf, J., Groot, S., Garibaldi, A. & Guillino, M. (2008). Alternative seed treatments for organic legume production. Journal of plant pathology, 90 (S2), 208-.
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Wright, S., De Felice, D., Idnurm, A., Heitman, J. & Castoria, R. (2007). Patulin degradation by the biocontrol yeast<em> Rhodotorula glutinis</em> strain LS11. Journal of plant pathology, 89 (S3), 24-.
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Wright, S., De Felice, D., Idnurm, A., Heitman, J. & Castoria, R. (2007). Patulin degradation by the biocontrol yeast <em>Rhodotorula glutinis </em>strain LS11. Journal of plant pathology, 89 (S3), 24-.
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Wright, S. (2004). Molecular analysis of genes involved in biocontrol. Fitopatologia Brasileira, 29 (supp.), 7-8.
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Wright, S., Johansson, M. & Gerhardson, B. (2001). Biocontrol of fungal pathogens in wheat and barley with bacterial seed dressings – possible mechanisms. IOBC-WPRS Bulletin, 24 (3), 97-.
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Beers, S., Wright, S., Ophir, Y. & Zumoff, C. (1994). Towards biological control of plant disease with antibiotic-producing strains of bacteria isolated from symptom-less plants. Molecular Ecology, 3 (6), 616-.
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Beer, S., Wright, S., Wodzinski, R. & Zumoff, C. (1993). Antibiotic production by <em>Erwinia herbicola</em> strain Eh318 and biological control of fire blight. Phytopathology, 83, 1342-.
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Other articles (popular science, debate etc.)
Olsson, C., Bui, T., Falk, A. & Wright, S. (2008). Bladmögel hotar persiljeodlingen. Viola, Potatis och Grönsaker, 11, 18-20.
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Wright, S., Amein, T., Forsberg, G. & Wikström, M. (2007). Behandling av köksväxtfrö. Viola, Potatis och Grönsaker, 20, 32-33.
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