Small RNAs regulate plant responses to filamentous pathogens

Tung Kuan; Yi Zhai; Wenbo Ma

doi:10.1016/j.semcdb.2016.05.013

Small RNAs regulate plant responses to filamentous pathogens

Tung Kuan, Yi Zhai, Wenbo Ma

The Sainsbury Laboratory

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Abstract

Small RNAs are central players of RNA silencing in eukaryotes. These short RNA molecules (20–25 nucleotides in length) repress target gene expression based on sequence complementarity. While small RNAs are well-known for their essential function in regulating growth and development, recent research has revealed that they also influence plant immunity. Extensive changes in small RNA accumulation have been observed during infection. This review focuses on specific small RNA changes that are involved in plant responses to filamentous eukaryotic pathogens including fungi and oomycetes. We describe how changes in small RNA accumulation influence plant immunity and summarize the cellular processes affected by these small RNAs. In particular, we discuss secondary small interfering RNAs that directly modulate the expression of defense-related genes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	190-200
Number of pages	11
Journal	Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology
Volume	56
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcdb.2016.05.013
Publication status	Published - 1 Aug 2016

Keywords

Plant filamentous pathogens
RNA silencing
RNA silencing suppressors
Small non-coding RNA

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Small RNAs regulate plant responses to filamentous pathogens

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