Transcriptional profiling of root-knot nematode induced feeding sites in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
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ABSTRACT: In this study we have looked at the transcriptome profile of both incompatible and compatible cowpea-RKN interaction for two different time points using the Affymetrix soybean GeneChip. This is the first study of this kind in cowpea-RKN interaction. This study provides a broad insight into the Rk-mediated resistance in cowpea and creates an excellent dataset of potential candidate genes involved in both nematode resistance and parasitism, which can be further tested for their role in this biological process using functional genomics approaches. our results have shown that the root-knot nematode resistant pathway is still partially suppressed at 9 days post inoculation in resistant cowpea root. There is indication that subtle variation of ROS concentration, induction of toxins and other defense related genes play a role in this unique resistance mechanism. Further functional analysis of these differentially expressed genes will help us to understand this intriguing plant-nematode interaction in a more precise manner.
ORGANISM(S): Vigna unguiculata Glycine max
PROVIDER: GSE13631 | GEO | 2009/02/01
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA110179
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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