Genes Implicated In Resistance To Soybean Cyst Nematode Infection And Methods Of Their Use
AssigneeThe Curators of the University of Missouri
InventorsMelissa Goellner Mitchum, Pramod Kaitheri Kandoth, Greg Yeckel, Nagabhushana Ithal
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Abstract
Genes whose expressions are up-regulated or down-regulated in plant roots in response to nematode infection are disclosed. These genes may play an important role in plant defense against SCN infection. Several nematode-inducible promoters have also been identified in plants which ma be used in nematode inducible gene expression construct. Expression of these SCN responsive genes may be manipulated to obtain SCN resistant lines.
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A transgenic plant generated from a host plant, said transgenic plant being generated by altering the expression levels of a protein encoded by a Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistant Gene (SCNRG) or a fragment thereof, wherein said transgenic plant is more resistant to nematode infection when compared to the host plant.
A method for generating a transgenic plant using a host plant, said transgenic plant being more resistant to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) infection when compared to the host plant, said method comprising a step of altering the expression levels of a protein encoded by a Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistant Gene (SCNRG) or a fragment thereof, said SCNRG being endogenous to the host plant.
A method for generating a transgenic plant using a host plant, said transgenic plant being more resistant to soybean cyst nematode (SCN) infection when compared to the host plant, said method comprising a step of introducing Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistant Gene (SCNRG) or a fragment thereof into said host plant, wherein the SCNRG causes the expression of a protein encoded by said SCNRG, said protein being capable of rendering said host plant more resistant to SCN infection.
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