Genomic Analysis of Fungal Species Causing Ascochyta Blight in Field Pea
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Open access
Authors
Turo, Chala Jefuka
Date
2016Supervisor
Dr James Hane
Dr Bernadette Henares
Collection
Type
Thesis
Education Level
Ph.D.
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Peyronellaea pinodes, Peyronellaea pinodella, Ascochyta pisi and Phoma koolunga are the most destructive fungal pathogens of Pisum sativum. Genomic and transcriptomic analysis indicated that these pathogens evolved plant cell wall de-polymerization arsenals as host adaptation. Two necrosis-inducing proteins from P. pinodes were functionally characterized. About 123 – 226 putative effector proteins were predicted. Availability of these data will provide a genome genomebased platform allowing opportunities for further advancements in pea disease management and development of novel effector based breeding techniques.
Faculty
Science and Engineering
Department
Environment and Agriculture