Histological and transcriptome analysis uncover a robust early PTI and ETI-associated immune response in Musa acuminata subsp. burmannica accession ‘Calcutta 4’ to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Subtropical Race 4
Together with functional validation of selected genes via RT-qPCR, these findings provide a foundation for the application of candidate genes in genetic improvement via introgression or gene-editing approaches. Given the close phylogenetic relationship between Foc STR4 and TR4, introgression of defense-related genes also holds promise for developing varieties that are resistant to both race 4 pathogens, relevant for mitigating the global impact of Fusarium wilt epidemics on banana production.
Authors
- Nick V. L. Serão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6758-208X)
- Leandro de Souza Rocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8759-4846)
- Andresa Priscila de Souza Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3677-4855)
- Édson Perito Amorim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9086-7385)
- Robert G. Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5798-4552)
- Lucas Santos Bastos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2106-0240)
- Priscila Grynberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4009-9538)
- Érica de Castro Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1493-1861)
- Cláudia Fortes Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5476-2236)
- Roberto Coiti Togawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7179-3210)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Lavras (BR)
- Universidade de Brasília (BR)
- Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1621600
- Primary Topic
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00