The multifaceted bHLH25 in H₂O₂‐mediated immune responses
The transcription factor bHLH25 acts as a H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> sensor in rice. Oxidized bHLH25 boosts lignin production to strengthen cell walls against pathogens, while non-oxidized bHLH25 activates phytoalexins to inhibit pathogen growth. This dual role balances defense and growth, offering a potential strategy for engineering disease-resistant crops without yield loss.
Authors
- Jian‐Min Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9943-2975)
- Guozhi Bi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7232-8887)
Institutions
- Sanya University (CN)
- China Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13878
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China