Publications by authors named "Afsana Noor"
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- Charcoal rot, caused by the fungus Macrophomina phaseolina, is a significant threat to soybean crops, particularly in the Midwest USA, making resistance breeding challenging due to the complex interactions at the molecular level.
- A study found that pre-treating soybeans with L-ascorbic acid (LAA) before the fungus infection reduced the severity of the disease by influencing gene expression related to stress responses and photosynthesis.
- The research identified that while many genes were down-regulated during the fungus attack, LAA treatment could boost certain protective genes, highlighting the intricate relationship between plant defense mechanisms and the pathogen's impact.
Charcoal rot, caused by the soilborne hemibiotrophic fungus , is a prevalent and economically significant plant disease. It is hypothesized that induces oxidative stress-mediated senescence in plants. Infection by results in the host's accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) that contribute toward basal defense.
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