Gymnosperm FLS2 orthologues mediate conserved flg22 perception and divergent responses to flg22 variants
Hongju Xiao, Xiaodie Huo, Ling Wu, Lichi Zhong, Qiang Cheng
This study identifies and characterizes two gymnosperm FLS2 orthologues, showing they function as flagellin receptors and exhibit divergent responses to flg22 variants.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology