Sushan Zhang , Zhongxian Li

Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 5   
Received: 15 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 16 Oct., 2024    Published: 26 Oct., 2024

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This study focuses on key findings regarding the molecular interactions between the rice blast fungus and rice, including the role of effector proteins, host immune responses, and the pathogen's ability to overcome plant defense mechanisms. Advances in genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics analyses have deepened our understanding of the genes and biochemical pathways underlying the pathogenicity of the rice blast fungus. The study also discusses the latest strategies for breeding disease-resistant rice varieties and potential biotechnological interventions to reduce the impact of rice blast, emphasizing the importance of integrated approaches to manage rice blast and promote sustainable rice production.

Magnaporthe oryzae; Rice blast; Pathogenicity; Effector proteins; Disease resistance