Pathogenesis-associated transcriptional patterns in Triticeae

Expression profiling identifies differentially expressed genes associated with the fusarium head blight resistance QTL 2DL from the wheat variety Wuhan-1

“…As in other transcriptome reports, the host response to F. graminearum infection included differential expression of genes predicted to be part of the primary and secondary metabolisms, structural functions, defense and stress responses, transport, regulatory mechanisms, and a large number of genes with uncharacterized function [18,39,40]. Many of those genes are considered to be part of a response to the damage done by the fungus to host tissues, and their level of expression reflects disease progression [26,40,41].…”

Similarities between Reproductive and Immune Pistil Transcriptomes of Arabidopsis Species

“…Our transcriptome analysis of Fusariuminfected pistils provides a valuable resource for developing A. thaliana as a translational phytopathogenic model for FHB, because it reflects key biological processes also documented in the immune response of barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) to F. graminearum. As observed in the transcriptome of Fusarium-infected pistils, the infection of barley inflorescences and leaves up-regulates genes involved in the production of PR proteins, the detoxification of DON, as well as genes encoding cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, glutathione S-transferases, ABC transporters, glycosyltransferases, and peroxidases (Boddu et al, 2006;Chen et al, 2009;Bischof et al, 2011).…”

TaFROG encodes a Pooideae orphan protein that interacts with SnRK1 and enhances resistance to the mycotoxigenic fungus Fusarium graminearum

“…We must expand our portfolio of wheat resistance genes selected for within-breeding programs if we want to deploy sustainable resistance to a broad spectrum of pathogens. This will be most easily achieved if we obtain better knowledge of the mechanisms and the transcriptional patterns important to disease resistance within wheat (Bischof et al, 2011).…”