Genome-wide characterization of the NBLRR gene family provides evolutionary and functional insights into blast resistance in pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus (L.) Morrone).

The investigation is the first report on genome-wide identification and characterization of NBLRR genes in pearl millet. We have shown the role of gene loss and purifying selection in the divergence of NBLRRs in Poaceae lineage and candidate CaNBLRR genes for resistance to Magnaporthe grisea infection. Plants have evolved multiple integral mechanisms to counteract the pathogens' infection, among which plant immunity through NBLRR (nucleotide-binding site, leucine-rich repeat) genes is at the forefront.

Corrigendum: Unraveling the dynamics of wheat leaf blight complex: isolation, characterization, and insights into pathogen population under Indian conditions.

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Molecular characterization of Indian races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis (Fol) based on secreted in Xylem (SIX) effector genes and development of a SIX11 gene-based molecular marker for specific detection of Fol.

Fusarium wilt of lentil caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis (Fol) is a destructive pathogen limiting lentil production in India.

Unraveling the dynamics of wheat leaf blight complex: isolation, characterization, and insights into pathogen population under Indian conditions.

Wheat, a staple food crop for 35% of the global population, faces a threat from Helminthosporium leaf blight (HLB), a complex of spot blotch () and tan spot () diseases under warm and humid conditions. However, in Indian conditions, the knowledge of existing pathogen populations associated with the HLB complex is limited and largely dominated by only (spot blotch). To address this, diseased samples were collected from all six wheat growing zones during 2020-2022.

Fine mapping of , a major QTL governing resistance to bakanae disease in rice.

Bakanae disease caused by is an emerging disease of rice causing losses in all rice-growing regions around the world. A BCF population was developed by backcrossing the recurrent parent Pusa Basmati 1121 (PB1121) with the recombinant inbred line RIL28, which harbors a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) governing resistance to bakanae, . MassARRAY-based single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assays targeting the genomic region of helped in fine mapping the QTL to a region of 130 kb between the SNP markers and using 24 recombinants.

Expression profiling and characterization of key RGA involved in lentil Fusarium wilt Race 5 resistance.

Fusarium wilt is a major threat to lentil production in India and worldwide. The presence of evolving virulent races has imposed the necessity of reliable management practices including breeding for resistance using unexplored germplasms. The magnitude of resistance by the plant is determined by rapid recognition of the pathogen and induction of defence genes.

Corrigendum: Temporal transcriptome of tomato elucidates the signaling pathways of induced systemic resistance and systemic acquired resistance activated by .

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Identification and Characterization of Pathotypes Responsible for an Emerging Bakanae Disease of Rice in India.

The bakanae disease of rice, or foolish seedling disease, is a well-known pathogen infecting rice hosts. Several studies have characterized isolates collected from distant geographical regions and within similar geographical areas for secondary metabolite production, population structure, and diversity analysis, but none have attempted to characterize the isolates for virulence in a differential set of rice genotypes. Based on the disease response, a set of five rice genotypes with differing resistance levels were selected as a differential set for further characterization of the pathogen.

High-Quality Genome Resource of (UV2_4G), Causal Agent of an Emerging False Smut Disease in Rice.

is the fungal pathogen causing an emerging false smut disease that affects crop yield as well as deteriorates quality of the grains by producing mycotoxins. A high quality genome of isolate UV2_4G was sequenced using Nanopore and Illumina HiSeq 2,000 sequencing platforms. The total assembled genome of Indian isolate UV2_4G was 35.

Management of bakanae disease of rice using biocontrol agents and insights into their biocontrol mechanisms.

Bakanae disease is an emerging problem for the Basmati rice cultivation in India. Forty-seven endophytes isolated earlier along with three Talaromyces flavus isolates evaluated against Fusaium fujikuroi [Nirenberg] bakanae pathogen [isolate F250] through dual culture and enzymatic assays. Out of 50 isolates, 6 isolates namely, Tf, Tf, Tf, Fusarium equiseti, Fusarium sp.

Kühn Pathophysiology: Status and Prospects of Sheath Blight Disease Management in Rice.

Sheath blight caused by necrotrophic fungus Kühn is one of the most serious diseases of rice. Use of high yielding semi dwarf cultivars with dense planting and high dose of nitrogenous fertilizers accentuates the incidence of sheath blight in rice. Its diverse host range and ability to remain dormant under unfavorable conditions make the pathogen more difficult to manage.

Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Fungal Pathogen to Understand Pathogenicity Behavior on Resistant and Susceptible Non-CMS Maize Genotypes.

is pathogen of maize which causes maydis leaf blight disease. In India major losses occur due to the race "O" pathogen, whereas in other parts of the world, major losses are due to the race "T" pathogen. In the present study, we conducted an transcriptomics study of the race "O" pathogen after infection on non-CMS maize resistant and susceptible genotypes by mRNA sequencing to understand the molecular basis of pathogenicity for better management of the pathogen.

Genome-Wide Identification and Characterisation of Cytokinin-O-Glucosyltransferase (CGT) Genes of Rice Specific to Potential Pathogens.

Cytokinin glucosyltransferases (CGTs) are key enzymes of plants for regulating the level and function of cytokinins. In a genomic identification of rice CGTs, 41 genes with the plant secondary product glycosyltransferases (PSPG) motif of 44-amino-acid consensus sequence characteristic of plant uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glycosyltransferases (UGTs) were identified. In-silico physicochemical characterisation revealed that, though the CGTs belong to the same subfamily, they display varying molecular weights, ranging from 19.

Transcriptome Reprogramming of Tomato Orchestrate the Hormone Signaling Network of Systemic Resistance Induced by .

is a potential biological control agent effective against various plant pathogens. Several reports are available on the mycoparastism and antibiosis mechanisms of against plant pathogenic fungi, whereas a few states induced resistance. The potential induced defense component of (Cg-2) was evaluated against early blight disease of tomato ( and further, global RNA sequencing was performed to gain deep insight into its mechanism.

Molecular Programming of Drought-Challenged -Bioprimed Rice ( L.).

biopriming enhances rice growth in drought-stressed soils by triggering various plant metabolic pathways related to antioxidative defense, secondary metabolites, and hormonal upregulation. In the present study, transcriptomic analysis of rice cultivar IR64 bioprimed with under drought stress was carried out in comparison with drought-stressed samples using next-generation sequencing techniques. Out of the 2,506 significant ( < 0.

Transcriptome Profiling Provides Insights Into Potential Antagonistic Mechanisms Involved in Against .

Kunze is recognized as a potential biocontrol fungus against spot blotch of wheat caused by . Its molecular mechanism of biocontrol activity and the biosynthetic pathways involved have not been yet elucidated. Here, global transcriptome profiling of strain Cg2 during interaction with isolate BS112 using RNA-seq was performed in order to gain insights into the potential mechanisms of antagonism.