Scientists at The James Hutton Institute and partner universities have discovered how the destructive crop pathogen Phytophthora infestans disables plant immune systems. Published in Nature Communications, the study reveals that AA7 oxidase enzymes help the microbe silence plant alarm signals. Disabling these genes stops infection, offering new pathways to strengthen crop protection and boost resilience amid climate change–driven threats.
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