# Jasmonic Acid (JA) in Plant Immune Response: Unravelling Complex Molecular Mechanisms and Networking of Defence Signalling Against Pathogens

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 42 |
| Journal | Journal of Plant Growth Regulation |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s00344-024-11264-4 |
| Corresponding authors | Rajib Roychowdhury |
| Institution | Agricultural Research Organization (ARO)-The Volcani Center, Israel |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-plant-interactions-and-control/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1007/s00344-024-11264-4](https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-024-11264-4)

## Topics

Jasmonates · Jasmonate signaling · Plant immunity · Pathogen resistance · Plant immunity signaling · Jasmonate biosynthesis · COI1-JAZ co-receptor · JAZ proteins · MYC transcription factors · JA-Ile · necrotrophic pathogens · biotrophic pathogens · JA-SA crosstalk · salicylic acid antagonism · induced systemic resistance · Herbivore defense · JA-ethylene synergy · COI1-JAZ co-receptor

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