Expression Analysis of Cell Wall-Related Genes in the Plant Pathogenic Fungus Drechslera teres.

ABSTRACT: Drechslera teres (D. teres) is an ascomycete, responsible for net blotch, the most serious barley disease causing an important economic impact. The cell wall is a crucial structure for the growth and development of fungi. Thus, understanding cell wall structure, composition and biosynthesis can help in designing new strategies for pest management. Despite the severity and economic impact of net blotch, this is the first study analyzing the cell wall-related genes in D. teres. We have identified key genes involved in the synthesis/remodeling of cell wall polysaccharides, namely chitin, β-(1,3)-glucan and mixed-linkage glucan synthases, as well as endo/exoglucanases and a mitogen-activated protein kinase. We have also analyzed the differential expression of these genes i

SUBMITTER: Backes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7140844 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature