Controlled gene expression in the plant pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica by use of a copper-responsive element.

ABSTRACT: We have developed a tool for controlled expression of heterologous or ectopic genes in the chestnut pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica using the promoter region from a putative copper-regulated transporter gene. In addition, we have found that expression control via this system is not affected by the virulence-attenuating hypovirus CHV1-EP713.

SUBMITTER: Willyerd KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2725480 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature