# Plants interfere with non-self recognition of a phytopathogenic fungus via proline accumulation to facilitate mycovirus transmission

*PRI Rank #8 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Plant Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #8 |
| 18m citations | 35 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-49110-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Jiǎtāo Xiè |
| Institution | Huazhong 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/s41467-024-49110-6](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-49110-6)

## Topics

non-self recognition · Plant pathogenic fungi · proline accumulation · mycovirus transmission · molecular parasites · host plant manipulation · fungal populations · heterokaryon incompatibility · plant-fungus-virus interactions · metabolic interference

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