Viral protease NIa-Pro increases MEDIATOR SUBUNIT16 cleavage and plant susceptibility to turnip mosaic virus and its aphid vector Myzus persicae.
S. Ray, T. Murad, G. D. Arena, K. Arshad, Z. Arendsee, V. Herath, S. A. Whitham, C. L. Casteel
This study shows that the viral protease NIa-Pro cleaves MED16, reducing plant defenses against TuMV and its aphid vector, thereby increasing virus and aphid performance.
bioRxiv · Oct 24, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology