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TIR-NBS-LRR (TNL) genes greatly affect plant growth and development. Ninety TNL-type genes were identified and characterized in Chinese cabbage ( Brassica rapa ssp . pekinensis ). Tissue-expression profiling revealed different expression levels in different tissues. qRT-PCR analysis revealed the expression patterns of 69 genes challenged by Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV): 42 genes were up-regulated, and 11 genes down-regulated; genes were grouped according to their different expression patterns. Sixteen candidate genes were identified as responding to TuMV infection. This study supplies information on resistance genes involved in Chinese cabbage's response against TuMV, and furthers the understanding of resistance mechanisms in B. rapa crops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Previous evidence suggested the Turnip mosaic virus viral ribonuclear protein complex, comprising the viral RNA, moved to the plasmodesmata via the secretory pathway. We performed a global analysis of gene expression in Brassica rapa and identified a complex array of changes affecting pathogen response. Thirty-eight secretory pathway genes were identified. The quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction results were consistent with microarray analysis. Combined with previous studies, we speculated that the secretory pathway participates in viral replication and movement. Exploring the precise function of the genes identified in this analysis will offer new insights into viral defense in B. rapa . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]