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MdWRKY71 promotes the susceptibility of apple to Glomerella leaf spot by controlling salicylic acid degradation.
Molecular plant pathology - 1 Apr 2024
Pei Tingting, Niu Dongshan, Ma Yongxin, Zhan Minghui, Deng Jie, Li Pengmin, Ma Fengwang, Liu Changhai
Abstract excerpt
Glomerella leaf spot (GLS), a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum fructicola, severely affects apple (Malus domestica) quality and yield. In this study, we found that the transcription factor MdWRKY71 was significantly induced by C. fructicola infection in the GLS-susceptible apple cultivar Royal Gala. The overexpression of MdWRKY71 in apple leaves resulted in increased susceptibility to C. fructicola,...
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