Interaction between Rag genes results in a unique synergistic transcriptional response that enhances soybean resistance to soybean aphids.
Martha I NatukundaJessica D HohensteinChantal E McCabeMichelle A GrahamYunhui QiAsheesh K SinghGustavo C MacintoshPublished in: BMC genomics (2021)
The synergistic interaction between Rag1 and Rag2 in the Rag1/2 genotype can explain its enhanced resistance phenotype. Understanding molecular mechanisms that support enhanced resistance in pyramid genotypes could facilitate more directed approaches for crop improvement.