Unveiling the early defense response dynamics in grapevines against Plasmopara viticola by single-cell transcriptomics

Key Points

• Grapevines exhibit distinct defense response dynamics against Plasmopara viticola, initiated at the cellular level.
• Gene expression analysis shows significant changes in response to pathogen presence, highlighting critical defense pathways.
• Single-cell transcriptomics allows detailed exploration of grapevine cellular responses to infection, enhancing understanding of plant immunity.
• Findings may enable development of improved strategies for grapevine disease management and resistance against pathogens.