Plant Signaling & Behavior (Dec 2022)

Novel roles for Arabidopsis dynamin-related proteins DRP1A and DRP2B in resistance against Botrytis cinerea fungal infection

  • Grant Mc Gowan,
  • Gayani Ekanayake,
  • Robert A. Ingle,
  • Antje Heese

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2022.2129296
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 1

Abstract

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Arabidopsis DYNAMIN-RELATED PROTEIN1A (AtDRP1A) and AtDRP2B are large GTPases that function together in endocytosis for effective cytokinesis, cell enlargement and development. A recent study shows that these DRPs contribute to ligand-induced endocytosis of the immune receptor FLAGELLIN SENSING2 (AtFLS2) to modulate flg22-immune signaling, and they are required for immunity against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato bacteria. Here, we demonstrate that atdrp1a and atdrp2b single mutants showed increased susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea indicating that AtDRP1A and AtDRP2B are necessary for effective resistance against this necrotrophic fungus. Thus, we expanded our limited understanding of clathrin endocytic accessory proteins in immunity against plant pathogens.

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