Sensing of viral RNA in plants via a DICER-LIKE Ribonuclease
C. P. S. Nielsen, L. Han, L. Arribas-Hernandez, D. Karelina, M. Petersen, P. Brodersen
The paper shows that plant DCL2 triggers RNAi-independent defense gene expression via NLR receptors and redefines plant antiviral immunity by linking DCL2 to double-stranded RNA sensing and autoimmunity.
bioRxiv · Jan 10, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology