ArticleBMC plant biology2024
Comprehensive genome-wide analysis of wheat xylanase inhibitor protein (XIP) genes: unveiling their role in Fusarium head blight resistance and plant immune mechanisms.
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- Bulked Segregant Analysis Revealed the Common Resistant QTLs Associated with Fusarium Ear Rot and Gibberella Ear Rot in Maize.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Function and defense mechanisms of wheat 14-3-3 protein TaGF14a in stripe rust resistance.BMC biology · 2025Article
- Fine mapping of stripe rust resistance gene YrAn1589 in common wheat using Wheat660K SNP array and BSR-Seq.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2025Article
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Abstract
In this comprehensive genome-wide study, we identified and classified 83 Xylanase Inhibitor Protein (XIP) genes in wheat, grouped into five distinct categories, to enhance understanding of wheat's resistance to Fusarium head blight (FHB), a significant fungal threat to global wheat production. Our analysis reveals the unique distribution of XIP genes across wheat chromosomes, particularly at terminal regions, suggesting their role in the evolutionary expansion of the gene family. Several XIP genes lack signal peptides, indicating potential alternative secretion pathways that could be pivotal in plant defense against FHB. The study also uncovers the sequence homology between XIPs and chitinases, hinting at a functional diversification within the XIP gene family. Additionally, the research explores the association of XIP genes with plant immune mechanisms, particularly their linkage with plant hormone signaling pathways like abscisic acid and jasmonic acid. XIP-7A3, in particular, demonstrates a significant increase in expression upon FHB infection, highlighting its potential as a key candidate gene for enhancing wheat's resistance to this disease. This research not only enriches our understanding of the XIP gene family in wheat but also provides a foundation for future investigations into their role in developing FHB-resistant wheat cultivars. The findings offer significant implications for wheat genomics and breeding, contributing to the development of more resilient crops against fungal diseases.
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