A ubiquitously expressed UDP-glucosyltransferase, UGT74J1, controls basal salicylic acid levels in rice
D. Tezuka, H. Matsuura, W. Saburi, H. Mori, R. Imai
This study identifies UGT74J1 as a key enzyme regulating basal salicylic acid levels in rice, showing that its mutation leads to SA overaccumulation and enhanced disease resistance but also growth defects.
bioRxiv · Jul 24, 2021Plant Biology