Identification and comparative analysis of microRNAs from tomato varieties showing contrasting response to ToLCV infections.

ABSTRACT: Increasing incidence of viral infections in crop plants adversely affects their growth and yield. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is considered to be a favorite host for viruses with over 50 species of begomoviruses naturally infecting this crop. Tomato leaf curl virus (ToLCV) is among the most widespread and devastating begomoviruses affecting tomato production. microRNAs (miRs) have been established as key regulators of gene expression and plant development. The miR pathways are disturbed during infection by viruses. Thus, comprehension of regulatory miR networks is crucial in understanding the effect of viral pathogenicity. To identify key miRs involved in ToLCV infection, a high throughput approach involving next generation sequencing was employed. Healthy and infected leaf

SUBMITTER: Tripathi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5834980 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature