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Nucleic Acid Sensing in Plants
Nucleic Acid Sensing in Plants
Plants have evolved intricate nucleic acid sensing systems to defend against pathogens by detecting foreign RNA and DNA, essential for initiating immune responses. These systems utilize pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to identify specific molecules associated with pathogens, triggering defense mechanisms to curb infections. Key pathways, like RNA interference (RNAi), allow plants to recognize and break down viral RNA, halting viral replication. Some plants can also respond to the presence of double-stranded RNA, a common viral marker, by activating specific immune signals. Insights into these sensing pathways help scientists develop crops with heightened resistance to viral and bacterial pathogens, supporting agricultural resilience.
Committee Members
P E Rajasekharan
ICAR-IIHR, India
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Rameshkumar K B
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, India GPB 2026 Speakers
Selina Sterup Moore
Aarhus University, DenmarkSubmit your abstract Today
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