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Oct 2026
The BIK1-WRKY9 module activates jasmonate signaling to confer apple resistance to Alternaria blotch.
A complete PTI-associated signaling module in which the MdBIK1-MdWRKY9 complex enhances JA-mediated immunity against A. alternata by directly repressing MdJAZ8 and activating JA signaling is defined.
Yi-Xue Bai, Dongqian Shan, Chan-Yu Wang et al.
· Journal of Integrative Plant... · 0 citations