Directed evolution of a plant immune receptor for broad spectrum recognition of pathogen effectors
Ellen Youngsoo Rim, Oscar D. Garrett, Alexander J. Howard, Yejin Shim, Yuanyuan Li, Jonathan E. Van Dyke, Ryan C. Packer, Nguyen Huong Jenny Giang Ho, Rashmi Jain, Valley J. Stewart, Savithramma P. Dinesh‐Kumar, James H. Notwell, Pamela C. Ronald
This study uses directed evolution to engineer a plant immune receptor to recognize diverse pathogen effectors, enhancing broad-spectrum resistance in crops.
bioRxiv · Sep 30, 2024 · PreprintPlant Biology