Plant-derived, nodule-specific cysteine rich peptides inhibit growth and psyllid acquisition of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus', the citrus Huanglongbing bacterium
S. A. Higgins, D. O. Igwe, J. S. Ramsey, S. L. DeBlasio, M. Pitino, R. Niedz, R. G. Shatters, L. Fleites, M. L. Heck
The paper identifies plant-derived NCR peptides that inhibit CLas growth in citrus leaves and reduce its acquisition by the psyllid vector.
bioRxiv · Jun 18, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology