Immune receptor mimicking hormone receptors: a new guarding strategy

Abstract

Abstract Plant intracellular nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat (NLR) receptors play crucial roles in immune responses against pathogens. How diverse NLRs recognize different pathogen effectors remains a significant question. A recent study published in Nature uncovered how pepper NLR Tsw detects phytohormone receptors’ interference caused by tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) effector, triggering a robust immune response, showcasing a new manner of NLR guarding.

Keywords

• Plant immunity
• Effector
• NLR
• Phytohormone receptors
• LRR
• TSWV