# A viral protein activates the MAPK pathway to promote viral infection by downregulating callose deposition in plants

*PRI Rank #20 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #20 |
| 18m citations | 22 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-54467-9 |
| Corresponding authors | Jian Yang, Zhang Song-bai, Yong Liu |
| Institution | Hunan 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/s41467-024-54467-9](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54467-9)

## Topics

MAPK cascades · tomato chlorosis virus · ToCV · viral P7 protein · NbMPK3/6 · callose deposition · plasmodesmata · phosphorylation at serine 59 · NbREM1.1 · plasma membrane localization · nuclear translocation · positive-strand RNA virus · viral counter-defence · pathogenicity determinant · antiviral defence suppression · cell-to-cell viral movement · Nicotiana benthamiana

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