Publications by authors named "Ana Cazar Bravo"
Mol Plant Pathol
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- The cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) 2a protein in Arabidopsis thaliana has a dual role, helping control aphid feeding by discouraging them from settling on infected plants (antixenosis).
- Researchers analyzed the amino acid sequences of 2a proteins from two CMV strains—one inducing antixenosis (Fny-CMV) and one that does not (LS-CMV)—to pinpoint key residues responsible for this effect.
- The study identified that the crucial amino acid responsible for antixenosis lies between residues 200 and 300, specifically at residue 237, suggesting that valine-237 in the Fny-CMV 2a protein plays a significant role in deterring aphids.
