GT Factor ZmGT-3b Is Associated With Regulation of Photosynthesis and Defense Response to Fusarium graminearum Infection in Maize Seedling.

ABSTRACT: It is of critical importance for plants to correctly and efficiently allocate their resources between growth and defense to optimize fitness. Transcription factors (TFs) play crucial roles in the regulation of plant growth and defense response. Trihelix TFs display multifaceted functions in plant growth, development, and responses to various biotic and abiotic stresses. In our previous investigation of maize stalk rot disease resistance mechanism, we found a trihelix TF gene, ZmGT-3b, which is primed for its response to Fusarium graminearum challenge by implementing a rapid and significant reduction of its expression to suppress seedling growth and enhance disease resistance. The disease resistance to F. graminearum was consistently increased and drought tolerance was

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638620 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature