GoPGS regulates cotton pigment gland size and contributes to biotic stress tolerance through jasmonic acid pathways.

The article examines the GoPGS gene's role in regulating pigment gland size in cotton plants and its connection to biotic stress tolerance. Researchers discovered that suppressing the GoPGS gene resulted in larger pigment glands and increased resistance to pests and pathogens. They also found that the GoPGS gene is controlled by the GoPGF gene and is involved in the jasmonic acid pathway. These findings offer insights into the development of cotton pigment glands and their role in defending against biotic stress. Manipulating the GoPGS gene's activity may be a potential method for enhancing cotton plants' resistance to biotic stresses. [Extracted from the article]