Induction of defence-related enzymes in susceptible variety of banana: role of Fusarium-derived elicitors |
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Authors: | Janki N. Thakker Pooja Patel Pinakin C. Dhandhukia |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Biotechnology, PD Patel Institute of Applied Science , Charotar University of Science &2. Technology , Education Campus Changa, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India jankithakker.bt@ecchanga.ac.in;4. Technology , Education Campus Changa, Changa, 388421, Gujarat, India;5. Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study &6. Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences , NewVallabh, Vidyanagar, 388 121, Gujarat, India |
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Abstract: | Elicitor prepared from the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp cubense (Foc) isolated from infected banana rhizosphere induced the accumulation of resistance-associated enzymes in leaves of susceptible and resistant variety of banana. Roots of Grand Naine (susceptible) and robusta (resistant) variety were inoculated with 1 g/l Foc elicitors. Distinct difference in peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, β-1,3-glucanase, chitinase and phenolics was observed in control plants of resistant and susceptible varieties. Induced defence-related enzymes in susceptible variety were increased tothe level of untreated resistant variety. This depicted that Fusarium-derived elicitor effectively induced defence in susceptible variety to the apparent level of untreated resistant variety. |
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Keywords: | Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense defence-related resistance enzymes elicitor grand Naine robusta |
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