Overexpression of CmMYB15 provides chrysanthemum resistance to aphids by regulating the biosynthesis of lignin
2019
Cong An | Liping Sheng | Xinping Du | Yinjie Wang | Yi Zhang | Aiping Song | Jiafu Jiang | Zhiyong Guan | Weimin Fang | Fadi Chen | Sumei Chen
Abstract MYB transcription factors are widely involved in the development of and physiological processes in plants. Here, we isolated the chrysanthemum R2R3-MYB family transcription factor CmMYB15, a homologous gene of AtMYB15. It was demonstrated that CmMYB15 expression was induced by aphids and that CmMYB15 could bind to AC elements, which usually exist in the promoter of lignin biosynthesis genes. Overexpression of CmMYB15 in chrysanthemum enhanced the resistance of aphids. Additionally, the content of lignin and the expression of several lignin biosynthesis genes increased. In summary, the results indicate that CmMYB15 regulates lignin biosynthesis genes that enhance the resistance of chrysanthemum to aphids.
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