Plant defenses aimed at necrotrophic pathogens appear to be genetically complex. Despite the apparent lack of a specific recognition of such necrotrophs by products of major R genes, biochemical, molecular, and genetic studies, in particular using the model plant Arabidopsis, have uncovered numerous host components critical for the outcome of such interactions. Although the JA signaling pathway plays a central role in plant defense toward necrotrophs additional signaling pathways contribute to the plant response network. Tran-scriptional reprogramming is a vital part of the host defense machinery and several key regulators have recently been identified. Some of these transcription factors positively affect plant resistance whereas others play a role in enhancing host susceptibility toward these phytopathogens. © 2011 Birkenbihl and Somssich.
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Birkenbihl, R. P., & Somssich, I. E. (2011). Transcriptional plant responses critical for resistance towards necrotrophic pathogens. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2(NOV). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2011.00076
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