| Literature DB >> 23605752 |
G Adam1, R Mitterbauer, A Raditschnig, B Poppenberger, T Karl, S Goritschnig, H Weindorfer, J Glössl.
Abstract
The production of trichothecene toxins is a suspected virulence mechanism of several plant pathogenic fungi. This hypothesis has been confirmed forGibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum) by gene disruption experiments, suggesting in turn, that resistance against the fungal toxin is a relevant component ofFusarium resistance of the host plant. Our goal is therefore to identify molecular mechanisms of trichothecene resistance. Using yeast as a model system we have found the following resistance mechanisms and genes: a) reduced uptake of deoxynivalenol (PDR5), b) toxin modification and reduction of toxicity (AYT1), and c) formation of a resistant toxin target (RPL3). Homologous plant genes exist and are attractive candidates forFusarium resistance genes.Entities:
Year: 2001 PMID: 23605752 DOI: 10.1007/BF03036704
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mycotoxin Res ISSN: 0178-7888 Impact factor: 3.833