Cysteine-rich receptor-like kinases mediate Wall Teichoic Acid perception in Arabidopsis
Leon Pierdzig, C. Seinsche, Stefan Kalla, Samantha Armiento, Lisa Maria Schulz, Jeanine Rismondo, Antonio Molinaro, Cristina De Castro, Elena Kristin Petutschnig, Volker Lipka
This study identifies Wall Teichoic Acids (WTAs) as a novel MAMP in Arabidopsis, showing they activate defense responses through the CRK receptor family.
bioRxiv · Sep 18, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology