Overexpression of NPR1 in Brassica juncea Confers Broad Spectrum Resistance to Fungal Pathogens.

ABSTRACT: Brassica juncea (Indian mustard) is a commercially important oil seed crop, which is highly affected by many biotic stresses. Among them, Alternaria leaf blight and powdery mildew are the most devastating diseases leading to huge yield losses in B. juncea around the world. In this regard, genetic engineering is a promising tool that may possibly allow us to enhance the B. juncea disease resistance against these pathogens. NPR1 (non-expressor of pathogen-related gene 1) is a bonafide receptor of salicylic acid (SA) which modulates multiple immune responses in plants especially activation of induced and systemic acquired resistance (SAR). Here, we report the isolation and characterization of new NPR1 homolog (BjNPR1) from B. juncea. The

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5632730 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature