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ArticleFrontiers in plant science2025

Transcriptome analysis reveals defense responses of alfalfa seedling roots to

Shizhen Jia, Zhencuo Dan, He Li, Yuhan Guo, Lei Jia, Ailing Yu, Huitong Zhan, Xiangjun Liu, Teng Gao, Yun Shi and 2 more

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Shizhen JiaCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Zhencuo DanCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
He LiHinggan League Institute of Agricultural and Husbandry Sciences, Ulanhot, China.
Yuhan GuoCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Lei JiaCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Ailing YuCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Huitong ZhanCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Xiangjun LiuCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Teng GaoCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Yun ShiCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Zeng-Yu WangCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.
Lili CongCollege of Grassland Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Methods: In this study, the Results: A total of 11,433 and 12,063 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified at CK (Control, non-inoculated) versus T24 h (24 hpi) and CK versus T4 d (4 dpi), respectively. Plant hormone signal transduction pathways exhibited the highest number of DEGs at 24 hpi, while plant-pathogen interaction pathways were dominant at 4 dpi. Key genes in these pathways include PR-1 (Pathogenesis-Related protein 1), PPR (Pentatricopeptide Repeat protein), and F-box (F-box Kelch-repeat protein). Additionally, the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway, which is involved in lignin and flavonoid synthesis, plays a crucial role in disease resistance. Important genes involved in this pathway, such as PAL, C4H, 4CL, CHS, and CHI, were found to be significantly enriched. Furthermore, the WRKY transcription factor family was identified as a key regulator of multiple metabolic pathways related to disease resistance. Conclusion: The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the key molecular factors involved in alfalfa's response to

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alfalfaresponse mechanismSclerotium rolfsiitranscriptome sequencingWGCNA

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