An Insect Salivary Sheath Protein Triggers Plant Resistance to Insects and Pathogens as a Conserved HAMP

Liangxuan Qi1, Jing Li2, Shuai Li1

  • 1Institute of Plant Protection, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210014, China.

Summary

A plant immune protein, myosin, found in insect saliva triggers broad-spectrum resistance against pests and pathogens. This discovery enhances understanding of plant-herbivore interactions and pest management strategies.

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