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The tomato cytoplasmic receptor-like kinase TPK09 mediates resistance to Botrytis cinerea and tolerance to light-induced stress.
Plant physiology - 4 Aug 2026
Hailemariam Sara, Liao Chao-Jan, Guzha Athanas, Bvindi Carol, Lee Sanghun, Jasiwal Namrata, Huang Ju-Hui, Liang Yong, Helm Matthew, Ibrahim Iskander M, Puthiyaveetil Sujith, Thirumalaikum Venkatesh, Li Ying, Sharon Amir, Mengiste Tesfaye
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Plant responses to pathogens often rely on receptor-like cytoplasmic kinases (RLCKs) that mediate signaling through interactions with receptor kinases and downstream components. Here, we studied the tomato RLCK, TPK1b Related Protein Kinase (TPK09), and demonstrate its function in integrating defense with light stress responses. Tomato tpk09 mutants exhibited increased susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea and the...
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