Rice, a fundamental food source for nearly half of the global population, faces dire challenges from various insect-vector-transmitted diseases. The rice stripe virus (RSV), carried by the small brown planthopper, exemplifies these threats. The virus employs a unique mechanism to infect rice by utilizing its coat protein to trigger a plant defense response mediated by jasmonic acid. This response involves the transcription factor MYB and the core factor ARGONAUTE 18, which work together to bolster the plant’s resilience against viral infections. Understanding these signaling pathways is crucial for enhancing rice's resistance to RSV.
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food for approximately half the global population, yet its production is under serious threat from insect-vector diseases, notably rice stripe disease.
The rice stripe virus (RSV), transmitted by the small brown planthopper, is a significant issue in rice production, affecting crop yield and food security.
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