Expression of Genes Involved in Anthracnose Resistance in Chili () 'PBC80'-Derived Recombinant Inbred Lines
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Chili anthracnose has long been a threat to chili production worldwide. 'PBC80' has been identified as a source of resistance to anthracnose. Recently, a QTL for ripe fruit resistance from 'PBC80'-derived RILs was located on chromosome 4 (123 Mb) and contained over 80 defense-related genes. To identify the genes most related to anthracnose resistance, a fine map of the QTL region was developed using single-marker analysis. Nine genes were selected from the new QTL (1.12 Mb) to study their expression after being challenged with 'MJ5' in two different RIL genotypes (Resistance/Resistance or R/R and Susceptible/Susceptible or S/S) at 0, 6 and 12 h. Of the nine genes, , , , , and were significantly up-regulated, compared to the control, in the R/R genotype. was up-regulated in both chili genotypes. However, the expression was relatively and constantly low in the S/S genotype. Most up-regulated genes reached the highest peak (2.3-4.5 fold) at 6 h, except for , which had the highest peak at 12 h (6.4 fold). The earliest and highest expressed gene was a pathogen receptor, .
Kethom W, Taylor P, Mongkolporn O Pathogens. 2023; 12(11).
PMID: 38003772 PMC: 10675817. DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12111306.