Lipoxygenase 2 is a potential resistance determinant in Brassica juncea – B. fruticulosa derived lines against Lipaphis erysimi infestation
摘要
Pest infestation on crops trigger high cellular oxidative stress. The strong indicator of oxidative stress initiation are lipoxgenases. We attempted to examine the status of LOX 2 gene and its encoded protein in B. juncea- B. fruticulosa derived lines against Lipaphis erysimi infestation. Cultivated brassicas display lack of resistance against mustard aphid infestation. Brassica fruticulosa, a wild crucifer is a source of enriched resistance gene pool. LOX 2 activity and LOX2 gene expression fold changes were higher in resistant genotypes than susceptible genotypes following 48 h (9.79 and 6.52 fold, respectively) of aphid infestation. Highly resistant test genotype, B. fruticulosa and resistant IL Ad4-64 displayed 1.87 and 3.83-fold decline in malondialdehyde content at 48 h post-infestation. We depicted pivotal role of LOX 2 in resistance during Brassica-mustard aphid interactions which has not been documented so far.