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Overexpression of HvIcy6 in Barley Enhances Resistance against Tetranychus urticae and Entails Partial Transcriptomic Reprogramming.
International journal of molecular sciences - 1 Mar 2018
Santamaria M Estrella, Diaz-Mendoza Mercedes, Perez-Herguedas David, Hensel Goetz, Kumlehn Jochen, Diaz Isabel, Martinez Manuel
Abstract excerpt
Cystatins have been largely used for pest control against phytophagous species. However, cystatins have not been commonly overexpressed in its cognate plant species to test their pesticide capacity. Since the inhibitory role of barley HvCPI-6 cystatin against the phytophagous mite Tetranychus urticae has been previously demonstrated, the purpose of our study was to determine if barley transgenic lines...
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