host-pathogen interactions via noncoding RNA

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26850026
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Plant protection science
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: Maejima Kensaku 東京大学, 大学院農学生命科学研究科(農学部), 助教 (20726062)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: ファイトプラズマ

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The development of RNA-seq technology suitable for phytoplasma revealed that a large number of transcripts are generated from the genomic region where ORF region and ORF do not exist. We also established a method to extract only phytoplasma RNA from phytoplasma-infected plants and comprehensively identify transcription start sites on the genome. The sites are also found in RNA transcribed from noncoding regions. Some putative promoter sequences commonly found in phytoplasmas. These data are the first findings and directly contribute to elucidation of expression control of phytoplasma genes and small RNAs.

Free Research Field

植物病理学