The Structure, Evolution, and Expression Patterns Analysis Reveals the bHLH Members Associated with Powdery Mildew

Xiaokang Fan1,2, Xiaoling Tang1,2, Yiying Lu1,2

  • 1College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Danzhou 571737, China.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 13, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Researchers identified 204 basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) genes in rubber trees, finding 11 responsive to powdery mildew. Three key genes were pinpointed for their roles in disease resistance, offering targets for breeding.

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