Phytophthora targets plant extracellular vesicles to promote infection
Yuanchao Wang
Nature Microbiology, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02325-3 Phytophthora secretes an infection-induced apoplastic lipase, damaging Arabidopsis extracellular vesicles and suppressing plant defence against infection.