Fungal Small RNAs Suppress Plant Immunity by Hijacking Host RNA Interference Pathways

RNA on the Attack Plant microbial pathogens often work through protein effectors that are delivered into the plant cells to disrupt critical cellular functions. Weiberg et al. (p. 118 ; see the Perspective by Baulcombe ) have now found that small RNAs (sRNAs) of the fungus Botrytis cinerea can play ... View More