lass="a-plus-plus">LcMCII-lass="a-plus-plus">1 is involved in the ROS-dependent senescence of the rudimentary leaves of lass="a-plus-plus">Litchi chinensis
Key messageLcMCII-1is a type II metacaspase. Over-expression ofLcMCII-1inArabidopsispromoted ROS-dependent and natural senescence. Virus-inducedLcMCII-1silencing delayed the ROS-dependent senescence of the rudimentary leaves ofLitchi chinensis.