Identification of critical transition signal (CTS) to characterize regulated stochasticity during ABA-induced growth-to-defense transition

By integrating a network-driven transcriptomic analysis, this study provides new insights into the molecular basis of ABA-induced transitions from growth to defense. The identification of CTS provides a new perspective on regulated stochasticity in plant stress responses and provides a conceptual framework for improving crop stress resistance. In addition, the establishment of a comprehensive database of ABA-responsive defense genes represents a valuable resource for future research on plant adaptation and resilience.