Publications by authors named "Lucas E C Nunes"
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- A proteomic analysis of C. papaya infected by the papaya meleira virus complex (PMeV-complex) revealed significant changes in protein levels linked to photosynthesis and cell wall dynamics during the plant's development.
- The study identified 345 proteins with altered accumulation across different growth stages, indicating that the plant undergoes various responses to the infection, especially during the juvenile and transition phases.
- Results showed that younger infected plants had enhanced photosynthetic protein levels and energy efficiency, but struggled with maintaining cell wall integrity over time, leading to latex loss and suggesting a need for genetic improvements for better resistance to the virus.
At least 20,000 plant species produce latex, a capacity that appears to have evolved independently on numerous occasions. With a few exceptions, latex is stored under pressure in specialized cells known as laticifers and is exuded upon injury, leading to the assumption that it has a role in securing the plant after mechanical injury. In addition, a defensive effect against insect herbivores and fungal infections has been well established.
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