Induction of PR-proteins and defense related enzymes in black pepper due to inoculation with Phytophthora capsici


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  • R. STEPHEN JEBAKUMAR, M. ANANDARAJ and Y.R. SARMA Division of Crop Protection, Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut 673 012

Keywords:

PAL, 131, 3glucanase, PR-proteins, P. capsici, black pepper

Abstract

The activities of phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) and 61,3 glucanase in both leaf and root tissues of three black pepper varieties (tolerant P24; and susceptible Panniyur! and Subhakara) were determined in healthy and Phytophthora capsici infected tissues. Infection generally enhanced both of these enzyme activities. SDS-PAGE study revealed the induction of PR-proteins in the infected tissues. Western blotting with anti-tobacco 61,3 glucanase antibody confirmed the presence of these isoforms in the leaf extract. Among the three varieties studied, the Phytophthora tolerant P24 expressed higher rate of these defense-related enzymes/proteins.

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M. ANANDARAJ and Y.R. SARMA, R. S. J. (2002). Induction of PR-proteins and defense related enzymes in black pepper due to inoculation with Phytophthora capsici. Indian Phytopathology, 54(1), 23–28. Retrieved from https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IPPJ/article/view/18833

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