The study reports map-based cloning and functional analysis of Bph6, which is associated with resistance to planthoppers in rice. BPH6 localizes to the exocyst and interacts with OsEXO70E1, and suppression of OsExo70E1 expression decreases resistance in Bph6-NIL plants.
- Jianping Guo
- Chunxue Xu
- Guangcun He