MpILR1 Hydrolyzes Jasmonate-Amino Acid Conjugates to Activate dn-iso-OPDA Signaling in Marchantia polymorpha.
Wenting Liang, Angel Maria Zamarreño, Takuya Kaji, Runa Tanaka, Harushi Suzuki, Minoru Ueda, Josa Maria Garcia-Mina, Roberto Solano, Andrea Chini
This study identifies MpILR1 as a key enzyme in Marchantia polymorpha that hydrolyzes dn-iso-OPDA-amino acid conjugates, activating jasmonate signaling and defense responses.
bioRxiv · Sep 25, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology