In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be. Plants, like ...

Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing substantial yield losses worldwide. Notably, their persistent ability to ...

Plant-vascular pathogens colonise the xylem vessels of their hosts, deploying a sophisticated array of molecular strategies to overcome plant defences and extract nutrients. Initial invasion often ...

Aphids are ubiquitous phloem-feeding insects that inflict substantial yield losses across a wide range of crops. Their stylet probes navigate through plant tissues to reach sieve elements, where ...

Almost 400,000 plant species exist, and every one of them is threatened by organisms ranging in size from microscopic fungi and bacteria all the way up to elephants searching for something to eat.

Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing substantial yield losses worldwide. Notably, their persistent ability to ...