Host-specific transcriptomic pattern of Trichoderma virens during interaction with maize or tomato roots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Members of the fungal genus Trichoderma directly antagonize soil-borne fungal pathogens, and an increasing number of species are studied for their potential in biocontrol of plant pathogens in agriculture. Some species also colonize plant roots, promoting systemic resistance. The Trichoderma-root interaction is hosted by a wide range of plant species, including monocots and dicots.

Results

To test the hypothesis that gene expression by the fungal partner in this beneficial interaction is modulated by the plant, Trichoderma virens was co-cultured with maize or tomato in a hydroponic system allowing interaction with the roots. The transcriptomes for T. virens alone were compared with fungus-inoculated tomato or maize roots by hybridization on microarrays of 11645 un

SUBMITTER: Moran-Diez ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4326404 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature