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A plant RNA-binding protein senses 2′,3′-cNMP produced by insect effectors


The rice RNA-binding protein NIB1 detects 2′,3′-cyclic nucleotide products from insect saliva RNase, forming nuclear condensates that recruit EDS1 to activate defence, revealing a conserved messenger-based immune pathway in plants.

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