Jasmonate-a blooming decade

Abstract

The plant hormone jasmonate not only helps plants to defend against necrotrophic fungi and insect attacks, but also regulates many growth and developmental events. The landmark breakthrough in research in this field was the identification of JAZ proteins in 2007, providing the long-sought central signalling molecules bridging perception to downstream transcriptional regulation. Recognizing 10 years of research on JAZ proteins, the reviews in this special issue celebrate what we have learnt, interpret recent discoveries, and provide stimulating new perspectives.