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  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Plant Pathology

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  • Organisms face constant threats from pathogens and pests, impacting health and food security.
  • Small RNA (sRNA)-mediated RNA interference (RNAi) is a crucial regulatory pathway in eukaryotes.
  • sRNAs play roles in host immunity and pathogen virulence, suggesting cross-kingdom communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of sRNAs in inter-kingdom communication.
  • To highlight advances in understanding plant-pathogen interactions via sRNAs.
  • To discuss the movement of mobile silencing signals (sRNAs) between hosts and interacting organisms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent evidence on sRNA-mediated interactions.
  • Focus on plant-pathogen systems.
  • Analysis of mobile silencing signals and their translocation.

Main Results:

  • sRNAs are key mediators in host-pathogen, host-pest, and host-symbiont interactions.
  • Mobile sRNAs can move between interacting organisms, influencing gene expression.
  • Significant progress has been made in plant-pathogen sRNA communication research.

Conclusions:

  • sRNA-mediated RNAi is a fundamental mechanism for inter-kingdom communication.
  • Understanding sRNA trafficking is crucial for developing novel strategies against pathogens and pests.
  • This communication pathway offers potential for enhancing crop resistance and global health.