Chromosome gigantism and auxin deconjugation underpin gall induction in a horned gall aphid
Qin Lu, Wei Wei Wang, X M Chen, Juan Liu, Yiyuan Pan, Xin Zhang, Chenjing Ma, Hang Chen
The paper identifies a salivary enzyme in an aphid that deconjugates auxin, altering plant hormone levels to induce gall formation.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology