Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals that ATP synthases regulate <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> virulence by modulating sugar transporter gene expressions in tobacco.

ABSTRACT: Fusarium oxysporum is a main causative agent of tobacco root rot, severely affecting tobacco growth. Here, 200 F. oxysporum strains were isolated and examined for their virulence toward tobacco plants. These strains were divided into disease class 1-3 (weak virulence), 4-6 (moderate virulence), and 7-9 (strong virulence). To understand the virulence mechanism of F. oxysporum, a comparative transcriptome study was performed using weak, moderate, and strong virulence-inducing strains. The results showed that expression levels of 1,678 tobacco genes were positively correlated with virulence levels, while expression levels of 3,558 genes were negatively associated with virulence levels. Interestingly, the expression levels of ATP synthase genes were positively correlated w

SUBMITTER: Gai X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9433920 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature