Abstract
Dominant resistance (R) genes are used extensively by plant breeders to protect their crops against (viral) diseases. The most common class of R genes, containing a nucleotide-binding domain (NB) followed by a leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain, confers resistance through a gene-for-gene mechanism. Recent developments in the research area of antiviral NB-LRR R genes are discussed. Additionally, a section is dedicated towards the antiviral non-NB-LRR R genes, often underrepresented in reviewing literature. Since these generally do not function according to the gene-for-gene mechanism, they represent a valuable resource for breeders to alleviate some of the disadvantages associated with NB-LRR genes in crops.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Virology |
Editors | Dennis H. Bamford, Mark Zuckerman |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 60-68 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 1-5 |
Edition | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128145166 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Feb 2021 |
Keywords
- Apoptosome
- Avirulence gene
- Effector
- HR
- Hypersensitive response
- Inflammasome
- NB-LRR
- Non-NB-LRR
- R
- Resistance
- Resistosome
- RNA interference
- RNAi