Recent Advances in Virus-host Coevolution and Protective Mechanisms against Plant Viruses
Journal Title: Microbiology Research Journal International - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 2
Abstract
In plant pathology, the study of the interaction between the plant host and the viral pathogen has been a very active area of research in the last few decades. The infection process of a plant pathogen usually begins with the exchange of molecular signals. With particular emphasis on plant virus evolution, and focusing on quantitative and population genetics, plant virus-host interactions and coevolution allow understanding of the major factors favoring disease emergence. The exploitation of viral interaction phenomena will improve established genetic engineering strategies for viral cross-protection in plants. Also, the study of plant immunity against viral infection, both innate and adaptive (e.g. RNA silencing), has helped in the development of resistant varieties to several plant viruses based on genetic engineering. This review summarizes the recent advances in plant-virus interactions and co-evolution as well as current developments in resistant crop investigations.
Authors and Affiliations
Amal Souiri, Mustapha Zemzami, Saaïd Amzazi, Moulay Mustapha Ennaji
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP350738
- DOI 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/20439
- Views 98
- Downloads 0
Impact of Mass Praziquantel Administration for Controlling Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Schoolchildren from Bamako, Mali
Background: Uro-genital schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. For the control of the disease, the frequent and periodic use of mass praziquantel administration (MPA) is rec...
Correlation of Methanotrophs and Soil Enzymes with Available Nutrients in Long Term Green Manured Rice Rhizospheric Soil
The indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture decreases the soil fertility as well as soil health and their adverse effects are clearly visible on soil microflora, soil function and structure. This scenar...
Effects of Water Activity on the Radial Growth of Aspergillus niger on Solid Medium
The effects of water activity (aw) on the radial growth of Aspergillus niger on Malt Extract Agar was investigated using sodium chloride and glycerol mixtures. Varied concentrations of each solute was used to modify the...
Staphylococcus aureus: Nasal-carriage in Health Care Workers and In-patients with Special Reference to MRSA
Aims: To find out the nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in health care workers and in-patients in a tertiary care center. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiolo...
Pseudomonas monteilii and Citrobacter murliniae, Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria Isolated from Nigerian Soil
Aims: To isolate bacterial species with good potentials for biosurfactant production and to determine the tenso-active characteristics of the active producers. Study Design: Study on biosurfactant-production potential of...