A. Hafren

Cauliflower mosaic virus disease spectrum uncovers novel susceptibility factor NCED9 in Arabidopsis thaliana

This study identifies NCED9 as a susceptibility factor for Cauliflower mosaic virus in Arabidopsis thaliana through genome-wide association mapping of viral accumulation differences.

Cauliflower mosaic virus protein P6 forms a microenvironment for RNA granule proteins and interferes with stress granule responses

This study identifies Cauliflower mosaic virus protein P6 as a modulator of stress granule responses by forming a microenvironment and altering SG dynamics during infection.

Cauliflower Mosaic Virus Utilizes Processing Bodies to Escape Translational Repression in Arabidopsis

This study shows Cauliflower Mosaic Virus uses Arabidopsis processing bodies to escape translational repression, distinct from their canonical RNA decay roles.

Turnip crinkle virus targets host ATG8 proteins to attenuate antiviral autophagy

This study shows that Turnip crinkle virus uses P38 to suppress antiviral autophagy by targeting ATG8 proteins, revealing a novel counterdefense mechanism in plant viruses.

Proteasome homeostasis is essential for a robust cauliflower mosaic virus infection

This study shows that the proteasome is essential for robust cauliflower mosaic virus infection and that the virus suppresses the proteasome to enhance its own replication.

A bacterial effector counteracts host autophagy by promoting degradation of an autophagy component

This study shows that the bacterial effector XopL suppresses plant autophagy by degrading SH3P2, revealing a novel pathogen strategy to evade host defense.

Autophagic degradation of the Cucumber mosaic virus virulence factor 2b balances antiviral RNA silencing with proviral plant fitness and virus seed transmission

This study shows autophagy degrades CMV 2b, balancing antiviral RNA silencing with plant fitness and virus transmission.