Welcome pathogens: transient heat dampens immune responses to acibenzolar-S-methyl in apple plants
Erwan Chavonet, Bao‐huynh Nguyen, Christelle Heintz, R. Cournol, Jitka Široká, Ondřej Novák, Romain Larbat, Matthieu Gaucher, M.N. Brisset, Florent Pantin, Alexandre Degrave
This study shows that heatwaves reduce the effectiveness of acibenzolar-S-methyl in protecting apple plants against pathogens by dampening immune responses and promoting pathogen-friendly conditions.
Plant Cell & Environment · Nov 18, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology