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A highly conserved NB-LRR encoding gene cluster effective against Setosphaeria turcica in sorghum

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Abstract

Conclusions: Resistance genes to S. turcica, with a CC-NB-LRR protein domain architecture, have been found in maize and sorghum. VIGS analysis revealed their importance in the surveillance to S. turcica in sorghum. The St genes are highly conserved in sorghum, rice, foxtail millet, maize and Brachypodium, suggesting an essential evolutionary function.
Original languageEnglish
Article number151
Number of pages11
JournalBMC Plant Biology
Volume11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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