Subtilases turn on pectin methylesterase activity for a robust apoplastic immunity
D. Coculo, D. Del Corpo, M. O. Martinez, P. Vera, G. Piro, M. De Caroli, V. Lionetti
This study identifies subtilases as activators of pectin methylesterase (PME) activity in plant immunity, enhancing resistance to Botrytis cinerea by modulating pectin integrity signaling.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2022 · PreprintPlant Biology