The link between changing in host carbon allocation and resistance to Magnaporthe oryzae: a possible tactic for mitigating the rice blast fungus

ABSTRACT

One of the most destructive diseases affecting rice is rice blast, which is brought on by the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae. The preventive measures, however, are not well established. To effectively reduce the negative effects of rice blasts on crop yields, it is imperative to comprehend the dynamic interactions between pathogen resistance and patterns of host carbon allocation. This review explores the relationship between variations in carbon allocation and rice plants’ ability to withstand the damaging effects of M. oryzae. The review highlights potential strategies for altering host carbon allocation including transgenic, selective breeding, crop rotation, and nutrient management practices as a promising avenue for enhancing rice blast resistance. This study advances our knowledge of the interaction between plants’ carbon allocation and M. oryzae resistance and provides stakeholders and farmers with practical guidance on mitigating the adverse effects of the rice blast globally. This information may be used in the future to create varieties that are resistant to M. oryzae.

KEYWORDS:

• Carbon allocation
• rice blast fungus
• M. oryzae
• sucrose
• defense
• carbohydrate

Acknowledgments

The author enthusiastically acknowledges the University of Dodoma for providing office space for research write-ups.

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Author contributions

G.S.M planned and designed the research, G.S.M performed the experiments, and G.S.M. analyzed data and wrote the manuscript. G.S.M. conceived the study.

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All data produced during this study are incorporated in the manuscript.

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