Harnessing nature’s arsenal: phospholipids in plant defense mechanisms | Newswise
Powdery mildew and other crop diseases pose persistent threats to global food security and agricultural productivity. Overuse of pesticides has not only damaged ecosystems and raised health concerns but also led to resistant pathogen strains, reducing their effectiveness. Plant defense inducers (PDIs), natural molecules designed to mimic pathogen attacks and activate plant immune responses, offer…