Table 3 Selected differentially expressed genes for qRT-PCR and their probable functions in plant pathogen defense.

From: Transcriptomics reveals multiple resistance mechanisms against cotton leaf curl disease in a naturally immune cotton species, Gossypium arboreum

Gene

Probable role in defense

References

Probable zinc metallopeptidase EGY3

Development and stress response

94

Defensin-like protein 1

Bacterial and fungal pathogens as well as herbivorous insects

95,96,97

Phytosulfokines 3

Pattern-triggered immunity against pathogens, Leucine Rich Repeat family (LRR)

98,99,100

Chaperone protein DnaJ

Pathogen defense, antiviral defense

101,102,103

Transcription factor UNE10

Antiviral defense

46

Protein REVEILLE 7

Plant growth, stress, pathogen response

104,105

Small heat shock protein C2

Antiviral and antibacterial stress response

59,106

Transcription factor RADIALIS

Myb encoding genes, plant defense response

45,107

Putative disease resistance protein RGA3

R-gene mediated pathogen and disease response

49,108,109

Bidirectional sugar transporter SWEET17

Abiotic stress tolerance, pathogenesis related protein

39

Protein ECERIFERUM 1

Biotic and abiotic stresses

110

Probable aquaporin PIP2-2

Biotic and abiotic stresses, plant immunity

111,112,113

Potassium channel AKT2/3

Plant development, stress responses, antiviral defense

41,42

60 S ribosomal protein L39-3

Pathogen and disease resistance, antiviral defense

7,114,115

Boron transporter 4

R-gene mediated viral defense

38

Vignain

Plant immunity, pathogenesis and plant defense

116,117

Nitrate reductase [NADH]

Pathogen signal-induced NO production

118,119,120