Reference Gene Selection for RT-qPCR Analysis in Maize Kernels Inoculated with .

Resistance against infection by the fungus Link in commercial maize ( L.) is the topic of many studies, but few studies have investigated the effects of infection on gene expression levels in ear kernels. A crucial component of gene expression profiling by RT-qPCR is having a reliable set of reference genes that show relatively constant expression across the treatments and phenotypes under study.

Survey of Candidate Genes for Maize Resistance to Infection by Aspergillus flavus and/or Aflatoxin Contamination.

Many projects have identified candidate genes for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation or infection and growth in maize using genetic mapping, genomics, transcriptomics and/or proteomics studies. However, only a small percentage of these candidates have been validated in field conditions, and their relative contribution to resistance, if any, is unknown. This study presents a consolidated list of candidate genes identified in past studies or in-house studies, with descriptive data including genetic location, gene annotation, known protein identifiers, and associated pathway information, if known.