Early infection response of fungal biotroph Ustilago maydis in maize

Common smut, caused by Ustilago maydis (DC.) Corda, is a destructive fungal disease of maize worldwide; it forms large tumors, reducing corn yield and quality. However, the molecular defense mechanism to common smut in maize remains unclear. The present study aimed to use a leading maize inbred line...

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Main Authors: Kunkun Zou, Yang Li, Wenjie Zhang, Yunfeng Jia, Yang Wang, Yuting Ma, Xiangling Lv, Yuanhu Xuan, Wanli Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.970897/full