Publications by authors named "Theresa Heidrich"
Int J Mol Sci
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on two host-adapted forms of a biotrophic fungus causing head smut in maize and sorghum, examining how sorghum responds differently to each fungal strain, SRS and SRZ.
- - Upon inoculation, sorghum leaves exhibited gene activation rather than suppression; SRZ triggered a larger number of plant defense-related genes compared to SRS, highlighting distinct plant responses to each strain.
- - Key findings indicate that SRZ activates genes linked to plasma membrane defense mechanisms, while SRS promotes detoxification and protein response in the endoplasmic reticulum, suggesting different plant areas contribute to resistance and susceptibility that warrant further research.
