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Transient Overexpression of VvMYBPA1 in Grape Berries Enhances Susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea Through ROS
Lihong Hao1, Yuxin Zhang1, Zeying Ge1
1School of Life Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
Abstract:
Gray mold disease, caused by Botrytis cinerea, severely impacts grape production worldwide. Although proanthocyanidins (PAs) contribute to fungal pathogen resistance, their role in grape defense against B. cinerea remains unclear. Here, we demonstrate that VvMYBPA1, a key transcriptional regulator of PA biosynthesis, negatively modulates B. cinerea resistance in grape berries. While infection suppressed endogenous VvMYBPA1, its agroinfiltration-mediated transient overexpression in berries elevated susceptibility, paralleling reduced β-1,3-glucanase (BGL) and polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activities. Additionally, VvMYBPA1 overexpression elevated VvRBOHs' expression and reduced peroxidase (POD) activity, resulting in excessive hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) accumulation and more cell death. Our results reveal that VvMYBPA1 negatively regulates B. cinerea resistance by disrupting antioxidant enzyme activity and ROS homeostasis, providing new insights into the interplay between PA biosynthesis and fungal defense mechanisms.
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