Biologists have identified important components and mechanisms of the molecular machinery that transmits information about a pathogen encounter within the plant organism.

Similar to humans, plants have an immune system to help defend against parasites and other deleterious infections. The human body is interconnected with cell-to-cell communication to orchestrate an ...

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New research from Salk Institute scientists reveals how plant cells switch roles to protect themselves against pathogens. When a threat is encountered, the cells enter a specialized immune state ...

The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant's immune activity and allow its roots to grow longer than they would otherwise. To stay healthy, plants balance the energy they put into ...

Researchers at Princeton University recently uncovered new insights into this process, revealing the surprising role of soil bacteria in managing plants’ immune responses. Published in the journal ...

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The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant's immune activity and allow its roots to grow longer than they would otherwise. "This is trying to get at a really big biological question ...

Soybean growers across the globe face a silent but devastating threat: the soybean cyst nematode (SCN). This microscopic pathogen attacks soybean roots, jeopardizing crop yields and causing more than ...