Papers galore: A year-end update on immune receptor networks
<p>Plants possess an extraordinarily diverse and dynamic array of NLR immune receptors that share a common evolutionary origin. Over time, the majority of these NLRs have undergone duplication and diversification, leading to their subfunctionalization into distinct types of receptors. These can operate either as ‘sensors’ or ‘helpers,’ creating a spectrum of connections that range from simple pairs to complex networks. Paired and networked NLRs stand in contrast to certain NLRs like ZAR1, which are classified as functional singletons. ZAR1 has maintained its ancestral structure and function, remaining remarkably conserved over tens of millions of years.</p>
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