Allele mining unlocks the identification of RYMV resistance genes and alleles in African cultivated rice.

doi:10.1186/s12870-020-02433-0

Back to search

Article

Allele mining unlocks the identification of RYMV resistance genes and alleles in African cultivated rice.

BMC plant biology - 19 May 2020

Pidon Hélène, Chéron Sophie, Ghesquière Alain, Albar Laurence

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) is a major rice pathogen in Africa. Three resistance genes, i.e. RYMV1, RYMV2 and RYMV3, have been previously described. RYMV1 encodes the translation initiation factor eIF(iso)4G1 and the best candidate genes for RYMV2 and RYMV3 encode a homolog of an...

Topics

Alleles
Disease Resistance
Oryza
Plant Diseases
Plant Proteins
Plant Viruses

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.