Identification of genes differentially expressed in a resistant reaction to Mycosphaerella pinodes in pea using microarray technology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ascochyta blight, caused by Mycosphaerella pinodes is one of the most important pea pathogens. However, little is known about the genes and mechanisms of resistance acting against M. pinodes in pea. Resistance identified so far to this pathogen is incomplete, polygenic and scarce in pea, being most common in Pisum relatives. The identification of the genes underlying resistance would increase our knowledge about M. pinodes-pea interaction and would facilitate the introgression of resistance into pea varieties. In the present study differentially expressed genes in the resistant P. sativum ssp. syriacum accession P665 comparing to the susceptible pea cv. Messire after inoculation with M. pinodes have been identified using a M. truncatula microarray.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Fondevilla S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3027157 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature