It turns out that the auxin receptor TIR produces the second messenger cAMP. Now researchers led by Jiří Friml show in Nature that the production of cAMP and not the degradation of Aux/IAA proteins is the key to the activation of ARF transcription factors.
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Double manipulation for efficiency
Plant infecting viruses use ingenious techniques for optimal distribution. TYLCV, for example, manipulates both its host plant and its distributor.
Self-restricting parasites
For parasitic plants it is a disadvantage if they all latch on the same host. Now Swedish and Japanese researchers show in PNAS that some parasitic plants at least can control this.
Peace between Basil and Tricho helps the plant
Beneficial microbes can help the plant against evil ones. At least as long as the beneficial microbes all can get along with each other.
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