Two Metalloproteases VdM35-1 and VdASPF2 from Verticillium dahliae Are Required for Fungal Pathogenicity, Stress Adaptation, and Activating Immune Response of Host
Junyuan Lv, Jinglong Zhou, BaiYang Chang, Yihao Zhang, Yihao Zhang, Zili Feng, Feng Wei, Lihong Zhao, Yalin Zhang, Yalin Zhang, Hongjie Feng
Abstract
Verticillium wilt, caused by the notorious fungal pathogen V. dahliae, is one of the main limiting factors for agricultural production. Metalloproteases played an important role in the pathogenic mechanism of pathogens. Our research found that M35 family metalloproteases VdM35-1 and VdASPF2 played an important role in the development, adaptability, and pathogenicity of V. dahliae, providing a new perspective for further understanding the molecular mechanism of virulence of fungal pathogens.
Topics & Concepts
Verticillium dahliaeBiologyVerticillium wiltMicrobiologySporePathogenMyceliumSpore germinationImmune systemHypersensitive responsePlant disease resistanceBotanyBiochemistryImmunologyGenePlant-Microbe Interactions and ImmunityPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesMycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions