O. Leger

Network-level dynamics underlie stress memory and shape the intrinsic limits of mechanically induced defense priming.

The paper investigates how mechanical stress induces transient immune priming in Arabidopsis, showing sustained gene activation and dynamic network memory that limits resistance.

Pathogen-derived mechanical cues regulate the spatio-temporal implementation of plant defense

The paper shows that mechanical cues from fungal pathogens trigger immunity in distant plant cells through changes in cell wall tension and cortical microtubule reorganization.