Histological, chemical and gene expression differences between western redcedar seedlings resistant and susceptible to cedar leaf blight.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) is an important species in the Cupressaceae both at economic and cultural levels in the Pacific Northwest of North America. In adult trees, the species produces one of the most weathering-resistant heartwoods among conifers, making it one of the preferred species for outdoor applications. However, young T. plicata plants are susceptible to infection with cedar leaf blight (Didymascella thujina), an important foliar pathogen that can be devastating in nurseries and small-spaced plantations. Despite that, variability in the resistance against D. thujina in T. plicata has been documented, and such variability can be used to breed T. plicata for resistance against the pathogen.

Objective

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SUBMITTER: Aldana JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10878471 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature