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Aug 2026
A conserved small RNA-generating gene cluster undergoes sequence diversification and contributes to plant immunity
It is reported that siRNA production is an ancient function of a conserved clade of a conserved clade of PPR genes that undergo extensive within-species diversification and accumulation of high-impact variations including pseudogenization, leading to the accumulation of a diverse siRNA pool.
Li Feng, Yingnan Hou, AmirAli Toghani et al.
· Nature Communications · 1 citation