Identification and functional analysis of <scp> <i>ERF</i> </scp> family genes in <scp> <i>Pinus massoniana</i> </scp> during infection of <scp> <i>Bursaphelenchus xylophilus</i> </scp>
The study identified and characterized ERF family genes associated with responses to PWN in the resistant P. massoniana genotype MK94. Functional validation of PmERF49 and PmERF52 highlights their significant potential for enhancing resistance to pathogens. These findings provide critical insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying resistance to pine wilt disease and offer promising targets for resistance breeding in forest management. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Ming Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1318-6716)
- Guangying Cheng
- Yajing Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1045-1705)
- Fengmao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2412-7607)
- Ku‐Fan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9572-3134)
- Yu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7468-1089)
- Huan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0973-9955)
- Min Li
- Lichao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5469-8825)
- Min Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2955-7677)
Institutions
- Nanjing Forestry University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-11-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70401
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75