# A plant NLR receptor employs ABA central regulator PP2C-SnRK2 to activate antiviral immunity

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 24 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-47364-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Xiaorong Tao |
| Institution | Nanjing Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/plant-virus-research-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-47364-8](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47364-8)

## Topics

NLR receptor · Sw-5b · PP2C-SnRK2 complex · PP2C4 · SnRK2.3 · SnRK2.4 · abscisic acid (ABA) pathway · ABA receptor mimicry · antiviral immunity · pathogen effector recognition · NLR conformational change · NB domain · PP2C-SnRK2 interaction · SnRK2 release from inhibition · ABA-dependent defence · hormone signaling activation · plant immune receptor mechanism

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