Molecular interactions between the soilborne pathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina and its host plants

Mentioned for the first time in an article 1971, occurrence of term “ Macrophomina phaseolina ” has experienced a steep increase scientific literature over past 15 years. Concurrently, incidences M. -caused crop diseases have been getting more frequent. The high levels diversity and plasticity observed phasolina genomes along with rich equipment plant cell wall degrading enzymes, secondary metabolites putative virulence effectors as well unusual longevity microsclerotia, their asexual reproduction structures, make this pathogen very difficult to control protection against it challenging. During years several studies emerged reporting on host defense measures , mechanisms pathogenicity employed by fungal pathogen. While most these performed systems, such soybean or sesame, recently interactions model Arabidopsis thaliana described. Collectively, results from various are hinting at complex infection cycle which exhibits early biotrophic phase switches necrotrophy later points during process. Consequently, responses hosts seem coordinated multiple defense-associated phytohormones. However, point no robust strong mechanism