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CLE peptides in plant‐biotic interactions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Plant-biotic interactions are driven by the exchange of molecules. Small peptide hormones like CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION (CLE) peptides play central regulatory roles in these interactions. CLEs determine the extent of symbiotic interaction to balance costs and benefits for the host. In parasitic interactions, CLEs regulate the formation of feeding sites by plant pathogenic nematodes and promote the formation of haustoria in parasitic plants. By reviewing recent findings on CLE functions, their receptors, and responses across different biotic interactions, we provide insights into the increasingly complex roles of CLEs in plant development and nutrient signaling.

Source: New Phytologist

DOI: 10.1111/nph.70958

Authors: Nicolas Frei dit Frey, Thomas Spallek

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, Université de Toulouse, University of Göttingen

Language: English

Topic: Plant Parasitism and Resistance

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,790

Funders: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Agence Nationale de la Recherche