Induction of PR-10 genes and metabolites in strawberry plants in response to Verticillium dahliae infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The soil-borne vascular pathogen Verticillium dahliae causes severe wilt symptoms in a wide range of plants including strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). To enhance our understanding of the effects of V. dahliae on the growth and development of F. × ananassa, the expression patterns of 21 PR-10 genes were investigated by qPCR analysis and metabolite changes were determined by LC-MS in in vitro F. × ananassa plants upon pathogen infection.

Results

The expression patterns of the 21 isoforms showed a wide range of responses. Four PR-10 genes were highly induced in leaves upon pathogen infection while eight members were significantly up-regulated in roots. A simultaneously induced expression in leaves and roots was detected for five PR-10 genes. Interestingly, two isofo

SUBMITTER: Besbes F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6451215 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature