Resistance mechanism of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) against verticilum wilt (Verticillium dahlia); A review
摘要
Verticillium dahliae, a soil-borne pathogen, poses a threat to cotton production, causing wilting and quality issues. While progress has been made in understanding the interaction between cotton and V. dahliae, many molecular aspects of the defense mechanisms of cotton remain unclear. Cotton primarily relies on preformed defense structures, including cuticle synthesis and phenolic compound production, along with physiological and biochemical reactions. Current defense strategies involve preventing reactive oxygen species accumulation and inducing systemic acquired resistance. This study underscores the importance of these mechanisms and highlights the potential for genetic and molecular engineering to enhance resistance of cotton against Verticillium wilt, offering insights for future breeding of resilient cotton varieties.