Plant BiologybioRxivPreprint
HMA proteins produce 2',3'-cNMP signaling molecules and activate CNL-mediated immunity in rice
Xiangyu Gong, Guoqing Niu, Shuyi Sun…·Zhan He
This study identifies HMA proteins in rice as sensors that generate 2',3'-cNMP signaling molecules, which are perceived by CNL LRR domains to activate immunity against blast disease.
DOI 10.64898/2026.03.15.711844