Characterization of the CBM50 Gene Family in and Identification of the Putative Effector Gene ThCBM50_1.

Carbohydrate-binding modules (CBMs) are essential virulence factors in phytopathogens, particularly the extensively studied members from the CBM50 gene family, which are known as lysin motif (LysM) effectors and which play crucial roles in plant-pathogen interactions. However, the function of CBM50 in has yet to be fully studied. In this study, we identified seven CBM50 genes from the genome through complete sequence analysis and functional annotation.

Genome-Wide Identification and Analysis of Gene Family of Carbohydrate-Binding Modules in .

is a pathogenic basidiomycete fungus that causes foxtail millet kernel smut (FMKS), a devastating grain disease in most foxtail millet growing regions of the world. Carbohydrate-Binding Modules (CBMs) are one of the important families of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) in fungi and play a crucial role in fungal growth and development, as well as in pathogen infection. However, there is little information about the CBM family in .

Recent Advances in the Genetic and Biochemical Mechanisms of Rice Resistance to Brown Planthoppers ( Stål).

Rice ( L.) is the staple food of more than half of Earth's population. Brown planthopper ( Stål, BPH) is a host-specific pest of rice responsible for inducing major losses in rice production.

Single-Cell RNA sequencing of leaf sheath cells reveals the mechanism of rice resistance to brown planthopper ().

The brown planthopper (BPH) () sucks rice sap causing leaves to turn yellow and wither, often leading to reduced or zero yields. Rice co-evolved to resist damage by BPH. However, the molecular mechanisms, including the cells and tissues, involved in the resistance are still rarely reported.

Understanding the Rice Fungal Pathogen Tilletia horrida from Multiple Perspectives.

Rice kernel smut (RKS), caused by the fungus Tilletia horrida, has become a major disease in rice-growing areas worldwide, especially since the widespread cultivation of high-yielding hybrid rice varieties. The disease causes a significant yield loss during the production of rice male sterile lines by producing masses of dark powdery teliospores. This review mainly summarizes the pathogenic differentiation, disease cycle, and infection process of the T.

Functional Analyses of a Small Secreted Cysteine-Rich Protein ThSCSP_14 in .

is a biotrophic basidiomycete fungus that causes rice kernel smut, one of the most significant diseases in hybrid rice-growing areas worldwide. Little is known about the pathogenic mechanisms and functions of effectors in . Here, we performed functional studies of the effectors in and found that, of six putative effectors tested, only ThSCSP_14 caused the cell death phenotype in epidermal cells of leaves.

ThSCSP_12: Novel Effector in That Induces Cell Death and Defense Responses in Non-Host Plants.

The basidiomycete fungus causes rice kernel smut (RKS), a crucial disease afflicting hybrid-rice-growing areas worldwide, which results in significant economic losses. However, few studies have investigated the pathogenic mechanisms and functions of effectors in . In this study, we found that the candidate effector ThSCSP_12 caused cell necrosis in the leaves of .

Identification and Allele Combination Analysis of Rice Grain Shape-Related Genes by Genome-Wide Association Study.

Grain shape is an important agronomic character of rice, which affects the appearance, processing, and the edible quality. Screening and identifying more new genes associated with grain shape is beneficial to further understanding the genetic basis of grain shape and provides more gene resources for genetic breeding. This study has a natural population containing 623 indica rice cultivars.

Genome-Wide Association Study Identified Novel Candidate Loci/Genes Affecting Lodging Resistance in Rice.

Lodging reduces rice yield, but increasing lodging resistance (LR) usually limits yield potential. Stem strength and leaf type are major traits related to LR and yield, respectively. Hence, understanding the genetic basis of stem strength and leaf type is of help to reduce lodging and increase yield in LR breeding.

Genome-wide association study-based identification genes influencing agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.).

Rice is one of the most important cereal crops, providing the daily dietary intake for approximately 50% of the global human population. Here, we re-sequenced 259 rice accessions, generating 1371.65 Gb of raw data.