Meilian Chen

HMA proteins produce 2',3'-cNMP signaling molecules and activate CNL-mediated immunity in rice

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.

Transposable elements impact the population divergence of rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae

This study shows that transposable elements (TEs) contribute to population divergence in Magnaporthe oryzae by regulating gene expression in different rice subspecies.

The protein phosphatases MoPtc1 and MoPtc2 are induced during pathogen-host interactions and play synergistic roles in regulating MAPK pathways in Magnaporthe oryzae

This study identifies MoPtc1 and MoPtc2 as type 2C phosphatases that synergistically regulate MAPK pathways in Magnaporthe oryzae during pathogen-host interactions.