bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2024
Summary
Graft
compatibility
is
the
capacity
of
two
plants
to
form
cohesive
vascular
connections.
Tomato
and
pepper
are
incompatible
graft
partners;
however,
underlying
cause
rejection
between
these
species
remains
unknown.
We
diagnosed
incompatibility
tomato
diverse
varieties
based
on
weakened
biophysical
stability,
decreased
growth,
persistent
cell
death
using
trypan
blue
TUNEL
assays.
Transcriptomic
analysis
in
junction
was
performed
RNA-sequencing,
molecular
signatures
for
response
were
characterized
meta-transcriptomic
comparisons
with
other
biotic
processes.
show
that
broadly
cultivars.
These
partners
activate
prolonged
transcriptional
changes
highly
enriched
defense
Amongst
processes
broad
NLR
upregulation
hypersensitive
response.
Using
transcriptomic
datasets
a
variety
stress
treatments,
we
identified
significant
overlap
genetic
profile
grafting
plant
parasitism.
In
addition,
found
over
1000
genes
uniquely
upregulated
grafts.
Based
overactivity,
DNA
damage,
have
determined
likely
caused
by
incompatibility,
which
triggers
hyperimmune-response.
Nature,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
632(8026), P. 869 - 876
Published: June 12, 2024
Abstract
Nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
(NLR)
proteins
play
a
pivotal
role
in
plant
immunity
by
recognizing
pathogen
effectors
1,2
.
Maintaining
balanced
immune
response
is
crucial,
as
excessive
NLR
expression
can
lead
to
unintended
autoimmunity
3,4
Unlike
most
NLRs,
the
required
for
cell
death
2
(NRC2)
belongs
small
group
characterized
constitutively
high
without
self-activation
5
The
mechanisms
underlying
NRC2
autoinhibition
and
activation
are
not
yet
understood.
Here
we
show
that
Solanum
lycopersicum
(tomato)
(
Sl
NRC2)
forms
dimers
tetramers
higher-order
oligomers
at
elevated
concentrations.
Cryo-electron
microscopy
shows
an
inactive
conformation
of
these
oligomers.
Dimerization
oligomerization
only
stabilize
state
but
also
sequester
from
assembling
into
active
form.
Mutations
dimeric
or
interdimeric
interfaces
enhance
pathogen-induced
Nicotiana
benthamiana
cryo-electron
structures
unexpectedly
inositol
hexakisphosphate
(IP
6
)
pentakisphosphate
bound
inner
surface
C-terminal
domain
NRC2,
confirmed
mass
spectrometry.
phosphate-binding
site
impair
phosphate
binding
NRC2-mediated
N.
Our
study
indicates
negative
regulatory
mechanism
suggests
phosphates
cofactors
NRCs.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 2087 - 2087
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Nitric
oxide
(NO)
is
a
gaseous
free
radical
known
to
modulate
plant
metabolism
through
crosstalk
with
phytohormones
(especially
ABA,
SA,
JA,
and
ethylene)
other
signaling
molecules
(ROS,
H2S,
melatonin),
regulate
gene
expression
(by
influencing
DNA
methylation
histone
acetylation)
as
well
protein
function
post-translational
modifications
(cysteine
S-nitrosation,
metal
nitrosation,
tyrosine
nitration,
nitroalkylation).
Recently,
NO
has
gained
attention
molecule
promoting
crop
resistance
stress
conditions.
Herein,
we
review
innovations
from
the
field
nanotechnology
on
an
up-to-date
phytopathological
background.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
121(6)
Published: March 1, 2025
SUMMARY
Late
blight,
caused
by
Phytophthora
infestans
(
P.
),
seriously
compromises
tomato
growth
and
yield.
PAMP‐induced
peptides
(PIPs)
are
secreted
that
act
as
endogenous
elicitors,
triggering
plant
immune
responses.
Our
previous
research
indicated
the
exogenous
application
of
PIP1
from
Solanum
pimpinelifolium
L3708,
named
SpPIP1,
enhances
resistance
to
.
However,
little
is
known
about
roles
additional
family
members
in
In
addition,
there
remains
a
significant
gap
understanding
receptors
SpPIPs
transcription
factors
(TFs)
regulate
signaling
defense,
combination
TFs
defending
against
pathogens
rarely
studied.
This
study
demonstrates
SpPIP‐LIKE1
(SpPIPL1)
also
strengthens
affecting
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis
pathway.
Both
SpPIP1
SpPIPL1
trigger
defense
responses
manner
dependent
on
RLK7L.
Tomato
plants
overexpressing
precursors
(SpprePIP1
SpprePIPL1)
exhibited
enhanced
expression
pathogenesis‐related
genes,
elevated
H
2
O
ABA
levels,
increased
lignin
accumulation.
Notably,
SpWRKY65
was
identified
transcriptional
activator
SpprePIP1
SpprePIPL1
Disease
assays
gene
analyses
revealed
overexpression
(OEWRKY65)
confers
,
while
wrky65
knockout
led
opposite
effect.
Intriguingly,
transgenic
studies
showed
either
spraying
OEWRKY65
with
or
co‐overexpressing
further
augmented
resistance,
underscoring
potential
stacking
enhancing
disease
resistance.
summary,
this
offers
new
perspectives
controlling
late
blight
developing
varieties
improved
The
results
emphasize
an
eco‐friendly
strategy
for
crop
protection,
laying
theoretical
foundation
advancing
breeding.
Essays in Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
66(5), P. 501 - 511
Published: June 28, 2022
Plants
utilise
cell-surface
immune
receptors
(functioning
as
pattern
recognition
receptors,
PRRs)
and
intracellular
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
(NLRs)
to
detect
pathogens.
Perception
of
pathogens
by
these
activates
signalling
resistance
infections.
PRR-
NLR-mediated
immunity
have
primarily
been
considered
parallel
processes
contributing
disease
resistance.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
two
pathways
are
interdependent
converge
at
multiple
nodes.
This
review
summarises
provides
a
perspective
on
convergent
points.
The Plant Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(2), P. 427 - 446
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Abstract
In
the
presence
of
pathogenic
bacteria,
plants
close
their
stomata
to
prevent
pathogen
entry.
Intracellular
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
(NLR)
immune
receptors
recognize
effectors
and
activate
effector-triggered
responses.
However,
regulatory
molecular
mechanisms
stomatal
immunity
involving
NLR
are
unknown.
Here,
we
show
that
Nicotiana
benthamiana
RPW8-NLR
central
receptor
ACTIVATED
DISEASE
RESISTANCE
1
(NbADR1),
together
with
key
proteins
ENHANCED
SUSCEPTIBILITY
(NbEDS1)
PHYTOALEXIN
DEFICIENT
4
(NbPAD4),
plays
an
essential
role
in
bacterial
pathogen-
flg22-induced
by
regulating
expression
salicylic
acid
(SA)
abscisic
(ABA)
biosynthesis
or
response-related
genes.
NbADR1
recruits
NbEDS1
NbPAD4
form
a
response
complex.
The
transcription
factor
NbWRKY40e,
association
NbPAD4,
modulates
SA
ABA
genes
influence
immunity.
NbADR1,
NbEDS1,
required
for
infection-enhanced
binding
NbWRKY40e
ISOCHORISMATE
SYNTHASE
promoter.
Moreover,
ADR1-EDS1-PAD4
module
regulates
Arabidopsis
(Arabidopsis
thaliana).
Collectively,
our
findings
pivotal
core
intracellular
immunity,
which
enables
limit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(21), P. 12974 - 12974
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
Cell-surface-localized
pattern
recognition
receptors
(PRRs)
and
intracellular
nucleotide-binding
domain
leucine-rich
repeat
(NLRs)
are
plant
immune
proteins
that
trigger
an
orchestrated
downstream
signaling
in
response
to
molecules
of
microbial
origin
or
host
origin.
Historically,
PRRs
have
been
associated
with
pattern-triggered
immunity
(PTI),
whereas
NLRs
involved
effector-triggered
(ETI).
However,
recent
studies
reveal
such
binary
distinction
is
far
from
being
applicable
the
real
world.
Although
perception
pathogens
final
mounting
achieved
by
different
means,
central
hubs
shared
between
PTI
ETI,
blurring
zig-zag
model
immunity.
In
this
review,
we
not
only
summarize
our
current
understanding
PRR-
NLR-mediated
immunities
plants,
but
also
highlight
those
components
evolutionarily
conserved
across
kingdom.
Altogether,
attempt
offer
overview
how
plants
mediate
integrate
induction
defense
responses
comprise
emphasizing
need
for
more
evolutionary
molecular
plant-microbe
interactions
(EvoMPMI)
will
pave
way
a
better
emergence
core
machinery
so-called
arms
race
microbes.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Plants
utilize
cell
surface-localized
pattern
recognition
receptors
(PRRs)
and
intracellular
nucleotide-binding
leucine-rich
repeat
(NLR)
to
detect
non-self
elicit
robust
immune
responses.
Fine-tuning
the
homeostasis
of
these
is
critical
prevent
their
hyperactivation.
Here,
we
show
that
Arabidopsis
plants
lacking
metacaspase
1
(
At
MC1)
display
autoimmunity
dependent
on
signalling
components
downstream
NLR
PRR
activation.
Overexpression
a
catalytically
inactive
MC1
in
an
atmc1
background
triggers
severe
partially
same
components.
E3
ligase
SNIPER1,
master
regulator
homeostasis,
fully
reverts
AtMC1-dependent
phenotype,
inferring
broad
defect
turnover
may
underlie
phenotype
observed.
Catalytically
localizes
punctate
structures
are
degraded
through
autophagy.
Altogether
considering
previous
evidence
proteostatic
functions
MC1,
speculate
Wt
either
directly
or
indirectly
control
protein
levels,
thereby
preventing
autoimmunity.