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Abstract

Bacterial blight of cotton (Gossypium ssp.), caused by Xanthomonas citri pathovar malvacearum, is a severe disease occurring in all cotton-growing areas. The interactions between host plants and the bacteria are based on the gene-for-gene concept, representing a complex resistance gene/avr gene system. In light of the recent data, this review focuses on the understanding of these interactions with emphasis on (1) the genetic basis for plant resistance and bacterial virulence, (2) physiological mechanisms involved in the hypersensitive response to the pathogen, including hormonal signaling, the oxylipin pathway, synthesis of antimicrobial molecules and alteration of host cell structures, and (3) control of the disease.

Details

Title
Bacterial blight of cotton
Author
Jalloul, Aida; Sayegh, Majd; Champion, Antony; Nicole, Michel
Pages
3-20
Section
RESEARCH PAPER
Publication year
2015
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Firenze University Press Università degli Studi di Firenze
ISSN
00319465
e-ISSN
15932095
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1679874596
Copyright
Copyright Firenze University Press 2015