Modification of the susceptibility gene TaPsIPK1 - a win-win for wheat disease resistance and yield

Abstract Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops, and it essential for worldwide food security. However, wheat production threatened by various diseases, including stripe rust caused fungus Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ). The development plant resistance against disease usually challenged potential reduction in crop yield due to enhancement immunity. In a recent article, Wang et al. found that TaPsIPK1 susceptibility gene targeted effectors. Editing increases without any developmental effects or penalty, providing an exceptional resource developing wheat.