Jasmonic Acid Oxidases (JAO) define a new branch in jasmonate metabolism towards 11OH-jasmonic acid and its glucosylated derivative
Thierry Heitz, Valentin Marquis, Julie Zumsteg, Dina Dannawi, Dorian Schutz, Laurence Miesch
The paper identifies JAO enzymes as producing 11OH-JA and its glucosylated derivative, and shows their role in fungal infection, contrasting with mechanical wounding-induced 12OH-JA formation.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology