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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
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2027 Speakers
Aparna B Gunjal
Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce and Science College, India
Anna Ponce
Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Hillary Jean Pierre
Department of Pharmaceutics, United States
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
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