The Interpretation of the Role of a Polyketide Synthase ClPKS18 in the Pathogenicity of Curvularia lunata.

ABSTRACT: Plant pathogenic fungus Curvularia lunata (Wakker) Boedijn causes leaf spot diseases in several plants such as Oryza sativa, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, and Capsicum frutescens. It has been spread worldwide, specifically in maize-growing regions. The polyketide synthase (PKS) plays a significant role in secondary metabolite production and its effect on virulence. The Clpks18 of C. lunata strongly correlated with its pathogenicity. The role of Clpks18 gene on the pathogenic activity of C. lunata remains unclear. Hence, in this study, we analyzed the importance of Clpks18 gene on the hyphae and conidial melanization and on the sporulation and hyphal growth. The deletion of Clpks18 gene reduced the production of methyl 5-(

SUBMITTER: Lu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9171202 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature