The coevolution of diseases and plants over millions of years, combined with diverse environmental conditions, has moulded plant immunity, leading to a high degree of molecular complexity. By means of the effectors, the invasive pathogens stimulate the immune system of their host. A proper transcription of genes triggers an immune response congruent with the observed invasion, and the plant immune system is a sophisticated network of interconnected parts that work together to recognize the presence and activity of possible biotic threats. Hence, plant immunity in the context of ecosystem diversity is an important and interesting domain of research and a study area for plant scientists.
Plant immune system, Biotic and abiotic factors, Plant signaling
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