Serine activates defense mechanisms via glutamate receptor-like channel 3.4 and calcium-dependent protein kinase 5 signaling in plants.
Kyounghee Lee, Amanda Navodani, Janint Camacho, Heejin Yoo
This study identifies serine as a defense-priming signal in plants, showing it activates GLR3.4 and CPK5 to enhance immune gene expression and delay PCD during ETI.
bioRxiv · Apr 4, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology