Eucalypt alpha-tubulin: CDNA cloning and increased level of transcripts in ectomycorrhizal root system

被引:23
作者
Diaz, EC [1 ]
Martin, F [1 ]
Tagu, D [1 ]
机构
[1] INRA,CTR RECH NANCY,EQUIPE MICROBIOL FORESTIERE,F-54280 CHAMPENOUX,FRANCE
关键词
cytoskeleton; Eucalyptus globulus; gene expression; mycorrhiza; Pisolithus tinctorius; tubulin;
D O I
10.1007/BF00019477
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Because symbionts are experiencing major morphological changes during ectomycorrhiza development, the expression of genes encoding cytoskeletal proteins is likely altered. To test this contention, we have cloned and characterized in a alpha-tubulin cDNA (EgTubA1) from Eucalyptus globulus. A poorly-aggressive isolate (No. 270) of the ectomycorrhizal basidiomycete Pisolithus tinctorius caused no changes in root transcript levels of EgTubA1, whereas a drastic up-regulation in its expression was observed between 3 to 4 days after contact with the aggressive isolate 441. This enhanced alpha-tubulin expression coincided with the increase lateral root formation induced by fungal colonisation. The changes in alpha-tubulin expression support a role for cytoskeleton components in ectomycorrhiza development.
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