Efficient Virus-Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) Method for Discovery of Resistance Genes in Soybean.

ABSTRACT: Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a vital grain and oil crop, serving as a primary source of edible oil, plant-based protein, and livestock feed. Its production is crucial for ensuring global food security. However, soybean yields are severely impacted by various diseases, and the development of disease-resistant cultivars remains the most sustainable strategy for mitigating these losses. While stable genetic transformation is a common approach for studying gene function, virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) offers a rapid and powerful alternative for functional genomics, enabling efficient screening of candidate genes. Nevertheless, the application of VIGS in soybean has been relatively limited. In this study, we established a tobacco rattle virus (TRV)-based VIGS system for soybean, util

SUBMITTER: Deng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12115190 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature