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Virulence factors of Botrytis cinerea

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Botrytis cinerea is responsible for gray mold disease in more than 200 host plant species. The infection of host plants is mediated by numerous extracellular enzymes, proteins and metabolites. Each of these compounds may play a role in different stages of the infection process. Cell wall-degrading enzymes may facilitate the penetration into the host surface, while toxins, oxalic acid and reactive oxygen species may contribute to killing of the host cells. Cell wall-degrading enzymes contribute to the conversion of host tissue into fungal biomass. On the other hand, B. cinerea infection induces biosynthesis of phytoalexins. Therefore, the ability to overcome a wide spectrum of phytoalexins contributes to the pathogenicity of the fungus with a broad host range. The cloning of the corresponding genes has facilitated studies on gene expression and targeted mutagenesis. This review gives an overview of the research performed on virulence factors that play the roles in pathogenesis.

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Nakajima, M., Akutsu, K. Virulence factors of Botrytis cinerea . J Gen Plant Pathol 80, 15–23 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-013-0492-0

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