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The cover image illustrates the aluminum (Al) ion receptor ALR1 (Beacon Tower)that senses toxic aluminum ions, inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS; smoke) generation and accumulation of STOP1 (commander),thereby activating organic acid anion (arrow) secretion to detoxify Al. See page 281–294 by Zhong Jie Ding et al. for details.