A MAP kinase gene, BMK1, is required for conidiation and pathogenicity in the rice leaf spot pathogen Bipolaris oryzae

被引:26
作者
Moriwaki, Akihiro [1 ]
Kihara, Junichi [1 ]
Mori, Chie [1 ]
Arase, Sakae [1 ]
机构
[1] Shimane Univ, Fac Life & Environm Sci, Matsue, Shimane 6908504, Japan
关键词
Bipolaris oryzae; conidiation; mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase; near-ultraviolet radiation; pathogenicity;
D O I
10.1016/j.micres.2006.01.014
中图分类号
Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
We isolated and characterized BMK1, a gene encoding a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), from the rice leaf spot pathogen Bipolaris oryzae. The deduced amino acid sequence showed significant homology with Fus3/Kss1 MAPK homologues from other phytopathogenic fungi. The BMK1 disruptants showed impaired hyphal growth, no conidial production, and loss of virulence against rice leaves, indicating that the BMK1 is essential for conidiation and pathogenicity in B. oryzae. (c) 2006 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
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页码:108 / 114
页数:7
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