The functional divergence of two ethylene receptor subfamilies that exhibit Ca2+-permeable channel activity
Chenliang Pan, Junyuan Cheng, Zining Lin, Dongdong Hao, Zhina Xiao, Yuhang Ming, Wen Song, Li Liu, Hongwei Guo
This study identifies subfamily I ethylene receptors as Ca2+-permeable channels essential for ethylene-induced calcium influx, revealing their role in integrating ethylene sensing with calcium signaling in plants.
bioRxiv · Nov 28, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology