Transposable element-derived siRNAs control viral disease in Arabidopsis
Laura Elvira‐González, Christophe Himber, Calvin Matteoli, Luisa Felgines, Vanessa Fiess, Pauline Marie Kienzle, Julien Hennequart, Valérie Schurdi‐Levraud, Todd Blevins, Manfred Heinlein
The paper shows that 21-nucleotide siRNAs from transposable elements help Arabidopsis transition from disease to tolerance during viral infection.
bioRxiv · Feb 7, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology