Wenjie Li, Qingling Zhan, Yunxiao Guan, Likai Wang, Song Li, Shanhu Zheng, Hongyu Ma, Ye Liu, Lian Ding, Shuang Zhao, Zhenxing Wang, Jiafu Jiang, Weimin Fang, Fadi Chen, Sumei Chen, Zhiyong Guan
Trichomes, specialized hair-like structures in the epidermal cells of the aboveground parts of plants, protect plants from pests and pathogens and produce valuable metabolites. Chrysanthemum morifolium, used in tea products, has ornamental and medicinal value. However, it is susceptible to Alternaria alternata fungal infection, posing a threat to its production and use, resulting in substantial economic losses. Increasing the density of glandular trichomes enhances disease resistance and improves the production of medicinal metabolites in chrysanthemums...
May 15, 2024: Journal of Experimental Botany