Reprogramming immunity: TAL effector-informed genome editing in rice and other crops - Curr.Opini...
Gupta et al. 2026
Bacterial type III effector proteins, particularly transcription activator-like effectors (TALEs) secreted by Xanthomonas spp., play critical roles in pathogen–host dynamics. While TALEs facilitate bacterial infections, they also possess vulnerabilities that plants and scientist...
The TALE PthA4 of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri Indirectly Activates an Expansin Gene CsEXP2 and...
Rai and Wang 2025
Citrus canker caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xcc) is an important citrus disease worldwide. PthA4 is the most important pathogenicity gene of Xcc and encodes a transcription activator-like effector (TALE) secreted by the type III secretion system. PthA4 is known to ac...
TALEN-Interceded Genome Editing in Plants: Unveiling New Frontiers in Secondary Metabolite Improv...
Zaman et al. 2025
Secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins, are crucial for human health, agriculture, and ecosystem functioning. Their synthesis is often species-specific, influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The increasing demand for these compounds a...