Silicon modulates multi-layered defense against powdery mildew in Arabidopsis
L. Wang, M. Dong, Q. Zhang, Y. Wu, L. Hu, J. F. Parson, E. Eisenstein, X. Du, S. Xiao
This study shows that silicon enhances plant resistance against powdery mildew through distinct, multi-layered defense mechanisms involving PAD4-dependent and SA-independent pathways.
bioRxiv · Feb 5, 2020Plant Biology