Dual transcriptome of Arabidopsis thaliana infected with Botrytis cinerea

Botrytis cinerea is a broad-host pathogen causing gray mold disease and significant losses in the yield of numerous crops. However, the mechanisms underlying its rapid invasion and efficient killing of plant cells remain unclear. Here, we elucidated the dynamics of B. cinerea infection in Arabidopsis thaliana by live-cell imaging and dual RNA sequencing. The findings provide important insights into the transcriptional dynamics and effector biology driving B. cinerea pathogenesis.