PRJNA432076
Gene expression study in moderately resistant and susceptible genotypes of Populus spp. upon Sphaerulina musiva infection
The molecular mechanism underlying host-pathogen interaction was elucidated by studying the temporal changes in gene expression in moderately resistant genotype (DN99) and susceptible genotype (BESC121) using RNA-seq. Genes involved in cell wall modification, antioxidants, antimicrobial compounds, signaling pathways, ROS production and programmed cell death were differentially expressed. Variation in gene expression was observed during the incompatible interaction when compared to the compatible interaction