Galactan mobilization during carbon starvation compromises cell wall-mediated fungal resistance in Arabidopsis
Louisa Reckleben, Richard N. Morton, Kristina S. Munzert‐Eberlein, Sabine Thiel, Carsten Rautengarten, Viviana Tan, Klara L. Harres, Lena Zanoni, Berit Ebert, Timo Engelsdorf
This study shows that galactose is reversibly released from Arabidopsis cell walls during carbon starvation, compromising fungal resistance while providing metabolic resources.
The Plant Journal · Aug 1, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology