Comparative multi-omics uncover conserved and lineage-specific defense strategies to southern corn rust in temperate and tropical maize

Xiuzhen Zhai Jing-Jing Zhan Nan Wang Jia-Long Liu Songtao Liu Yinsuo Jia Mengyun Kou Yuan Zhong Qian Yang Shuohang Lv Jingxu Zhang Hao Su Tianhui Yu Qing Miao Ying Liu Jia-Hui Suo Huijun Duan Xiaocui Yan

Aug 2026 · Plant Cell Reports · Vol 45 · 0 citations · 65 references

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Both shared and distinct genetic pathways underlying SCR resistance are unveiled and the value of tropical germplasm in breeding for durable resistance is underscored.

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