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Erb, M., Flors, V., Karlen, D., De Lange, E., Planchamp, C., D'alessandro, M., Turlings, T. C. J. and Ton, J. 2009. Signal signature of aboveground-induced resistance upon belowground herbivory in maize. The Plant Journal. 59 (2), pp. 292-302. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2009.03868.x
Authors | Erb, M., Flors, V., Karlen, D., De Lange, E., Planchamp, C., D'alessandro, M., Turlings, T. C. J. and Ton, J. |
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Abstract | P>Plants activate local and systemic defence mechanisms upon exposure to stress. This innate immune response is partially regulated by plant hormones, and involves the accumulation of defensive metabolites. Although local defence reactions to herbivores are well studied, less is known about the impact of root herbivory on shoot defence. Here, we examined the effects of belowground infestation by the western corn rootworm Diabrotica virgifera virgifera on aboveground resistance in maize. Belowground herbivory by D. v. virgifera induced aboveground resistance against the generalist herbivore Spodoptera littoralis, and the necrotrophic pathogen Setosphaeria turcica. Furthermore, D. v. virgifera increased shoot levels of 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-1,4-benzoxazin-3-one (DIMBOA), and primed the induction of chlorogenic acid upon subsequent infestation by S. littoralis. To gain insight into the signalling network behind this below- and aboveground defence interaction, we compiled a set of 32 defence-related genes, which can be used as transcriptional marker systems to detect activities of different hormone-response pathways. Belowground attack by D. v. virgifera triggered an ABA-inducible transcription pattern in the shoot. The quantification of defence hormones showed a local increase in the production of oxylipins after root and shoot infestation by D. v. virgifera and S. littoralis, respectively. On the other hand, ABA accumulated locally and systemically upon belowground attack by D. v. virgifera. Furthermore, D. v. virgifera reduced the aboveground water content, whereas the removal of similar quantities of root biomass had no effect. Our study shows that root herbivory by D. v. virgifera specifically alters the aboveground defence status of a maize, and suggests that ABA plays a role in the signalling network mediating this interaction. |
Keywords | Plant Sciences |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Journal | The Plant Journal |
Journal citation | 59 (2), pp. 292-302 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2009.03868.x |
PubMed ID | 19392694 |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Funder | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) | |
Funder project or code | Centre for Sustainable Pest and Disease Management (PDM) |
Project: 4912 | |
ISSN | 09607412 |
0960-7412 | |
Publisher | Wiley |
Grant ID | BB/E023959/1 |
FN 31000AO-107974 |
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