Photek HRPCS5 Camera Supports Breakthrough Plant Immunity Research at Zhejiang University

16th May, 2025

We’re proud to announce that the Photek HRPCS5 camera has played a critical role in a recent scientific breakthrough at Zhejiang University, contributing to a deeper understanding of how plant pathogens suppress immune responses.

In the study, researchers explored how the nematode Meloidogyne graminicola suppresses host immunity in rice plants. Using a luminol-based chemiluminescence assay, the team detected and quantified reactive oxygen species (ROS)—key indicators of plant immune activity—in real time.

Thanks to the ultra-sensitive imaging capabilities of the HRPCS5, researchers were able to precisely capture low-level light emissions over a 45-minute period. This allowed them to observe how a nematode-secreted protein, MgTTL1, effectively suppresses plant defense mechanisms, providing new insight into host-pathogen interactions at the molecular level.

This research highlights the importance of high-performance imaging in plant biology and molecular pathology, where detecting subtle biochemical changes is essential for understanding complex biological systems.

We’re honored to support researchers pushing the boundaries of agricultural science and plant defense research.

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📄 Read the full peer-reviewed study: https://lnkd.in/es5NXCrx

👏 Congratulations to the authors:

Zhongling Tian, Yixiao Cai, Mingming Zhu, Liang Wang, Qiannan Liu, Qinghong Li, Xiaoyi Gao, Jingwu Zheng, Borong Lin, Kan Zhuo, and Shaojie Han on this important contribution to plant immunity research.