Rapid deposition of wheat cell wall structural proteins in response to Fusarium-derived elicitors

W. El-Gendy, M. D. Brownleader, H. Ismail, P. J. Clarke, J. Gilbert, F. El-Bordiny, M. Trevan, J. Hopkins, M. Naldrett, P. Jackson

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Abstract

Two novel cell wall structural proteins of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L. em Thell.), undergo rapid deposition in the cell wall matrix in a H2O2-dependent reaction after the elicitation of cultures with Fusarium graminearum (L.)-derived elicitor. The amino acid compositions of these proteins were remarkably similar and indicated that they were highly acidic (pl 3.8). These proteins contained 13-17% each of Gly, Glx and Ser with lesser amounts (6-8%) of Ala, Asx and Thr, and it has been suggested that they are known as glycine- and serine-rich proteins (GSRPs). SELDI-MS ionization spectra demonstrated that these proteins have low molecular masses of 8 590 and 4 292 Da. These results are discussed in relation to the possible role of these novel proteins in rapid, cell wall defensive reactions to pathogenic attack.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)85-90
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of experimental botany
Volume52
Issue number354
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cell wall
  • Elicitation
  • Structural proteins
  • Triticum aestivum L.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physiology
  • Plant Science

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