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Plants hit the brakes on immunity to survive viral infections

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When viruses invade a plant, you might expect an all-out immune war. But new research published in Science shows that, much like in humans, too strong an immune response can actually do more harm than good.

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Plants hit the brakes on immunity to survive viral infections

When viruses invade a plant, you might expect an all-out immune war. But new research published in Science shows that, much like in humans, too strong an immune response can actually do more harm than good.

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Plants Slow Down Their Immune System to Survive Viral Infections

Plants regulate their immune system by selective autophagy in order to avoid self-damage in viral infections and thus ensure their survival as well as a balanced defense.

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