Liping Zhai

A bacterial effector SJP3 induces leaf-like sepal formation by hijacking SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE in plants

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), the most economically important member of the Rhamnaceae family, is sensitive to phytoplasma-induced witches' broom disease. The SAP54/phyllogen-like effector SJP3 in jujube witches' broom (JWB) phytoplasmas interacts with and stabilizes the MADS-box pro...