MATI, a Novel Protein Involved in the Regulation of Herbivore-Associated Signaling Pathways.

ABSTRACT: The defense response of the plants against herbivores relies on a complex network of interconnected signaling pathways. In this work, we characterized a new key player in the response of Arabidopsis against the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae, the MATI (Mite Attack Triggered Immunity) gene. This gene was differentially induced in resistant Bla-2 strain relative to susceptible Kon Arabidopsis accessions after mite attack, suggesting a potential role in the control of spider mites. To study the MATI gene function, it has been performed a deep molecular characterization of the gene combined with feeding bioassays using modified Arabidopsis lines and phytophagous arthropods. The MATI gene belongs to a new gene family that had not been previously characte

SUBMITTER: Santamaria ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5466143 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature