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ArticleBiochemical genetics2026

Unveiling Dynamic Defense Pathways: Transcriptome Analysis of Phenylpropanoids and (Iso)flavonoids in Cowpea Leaves Post-CABMV Inoculation.

Gizele de Andrade Luz, Maria Fernanda da Costa Gomes, José Ribamar Costa Ferreira-Neto, Antônio Félix da Costa, Marcus Vinícius Loss Sperandio, Ana Maria Benko-Iseppon, Ederson Akio Kido

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Article in Biochemical genetics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Application of Omics Technologies for Cowpea Improvement.Plant-environment interactions (Hoboken, N.J.) · 2026
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Gizele de Andrade LuzPlants Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Genetics Department, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Recife, PE, CEP 50670-901, Brazil.
Maria Fernanda da Costa GomesPlants Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Genetics Department, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Recife, PE, CEP 50670-901, Brazil.
José Ribamar Costa Ferreira-NetoPlants Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Genetics Department, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Recife, PE, CEP 50670-901, Brazil.
Antônio Félix da CostaAgronomic Institute of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, CEP 50761-000, Brazil.
Marcus Vinícius Loss SperandioBiology Department, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, CEP 52171-900, Brazil.
Ana Maria Benko-IsepponPlants Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Genetics Department, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Recife, PE, CEP 50670-901, Brazil.
Ederson Akio KidoPlants Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Genetics Department, Center of Biosciences, Federal University of Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235, Recife, PE, CEP 50670-901, Brazil. ederson.kido@ufpe.br.

Funding

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 454112/2014-9; 311894/2017-8Fundação de Amparo a Ciência e Tecnologia de Pernambuco - FACEPE IBPG-1853-5.01/16Universidade Federal de Pernambuco PROPG nº 03/2020
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Abstract

Plants exhibit sophisticated defense mechanisms orchestrated by intricate molecular responses to biotic stresses. Here, we investigate the transcriptional dynamics of the CABMV-resistant cowpea line IT85F-2687 following mechanical injury and Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV) inoculation. Transcriptome analysis revealed rapid up-regulation of genes associated with the shikimate pathway, notably DAHPS, ADT-PDT, and ADH, within one hour post-inoculation. Subsequent activation of phenylpropanoid and isoflavonoid pathways underscored the cowpea's adaptive responses, probably enhancing the synthesis of secondary metabolites crucial for defense. Transcripts encoding enzymes such as PAL, 4CL, and CHS were prominently upregulated, potentially directing metabolic flux towards lignin, flavonoid, and phytoalexin biosynthesis. The study also identified enrichment of transcription factor families (WRKY, MYB, bHLH) implicated in stress responses and secondary metabolism regulation. Comparative genomics highlighted conservation of orthologs among legume species, suggesting evolutionary significance and potential utility for breeding resilient cultivars. These findings advance our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and propose strategies for developing cowpea varieties with enhanced resistance to biotic stresses, contributing to sustainable agriculture.

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ComovirusFlavonoidsPlant DiseasesPlant LeavesPropanolsTranscriptomeVignaDisease ResistanceGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantPlant Proteins1-phenylpropanolFlavonoidsPlant ProteinsPropanolsBiotic stressData miningFabaceaeRNA-SeqTranscriptomics

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