Changes in the expression level of genes encoding transcription factors and cell wall-related proteins during Meloidogyne arenaria infection of maize (Zea mays).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meloidogyne arenaria is an economically important root-knot nematode (RKN) species whose hosts include maize (Zea mays). The plant response to RKN infection activates many cellular mechanisms, among others, changes in the expression level of genes encoding transcription and elongation factors as well as proteins related to cell wall organization.

Methods and results

This study is aimed at characterization of expression of selected transcription and elongation factors encoding the genes WRKY53, EF1a, and EF1b as well as the ones encoding two proteins associated with cell wall functioning (glycine-rich RNA-binding protein, GRP and polygalacturonase, PG) during the maize response to M. arenaria infection. The changes in the relative level of expression of genes encod

SUBMITTER: Przybylska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8481208 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature