Plants have evolved a repertoire of monitoring systems to sense plant morphogenesis and
to face environmental changes and threats caused by different attackers. These systems …

In both plants and animals, defense against pathogens relies on a complex surveillance
system for signs of danger. Danger signals may originate from the infectious agent or from …

When under stress, plants release molecules to activate their defense system. Detecting
these stress-related molecules offers the possibility to address stress conditions and prevent …

Extracellular adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP) is an essential signaling molecule that is
perceived in mammals by plasma membrane P2-type purinoceptors. Similar ATP receptors …

In addition to light and water, CO 2 and mineral elements are required for plant growth and
development. Among these factors, nitrogen is critical, since it is needed to synthesize …

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is actively released in the extracellular environment in
response to tissue damage and cellular stress. Through the activation of P2X and P2Y …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been studied for their role in plant development as
well as in plant immunity. ROS were consistently observed to accumulate in the plant after …

Recognition and repair of damaged tissue are an integral part of life. The failure of cells and
tissues to appropriately respond to damage can lead to severe dysfunction and disease …

New Findings• What is the topic of this review? This is a personal historical review about the
discovery and the main conceptual advances leading to our current understanding of …

In addition to acting as a cellular energy source, ATP can also act as a damage-associated
molecular pattern in both animals and plants. Stomata are leaf pores that control gas …