InterPro domain: IPR009540

General Information

  • Identifier IPR009540
  • Description Basal layer antifungal peptide
  • Number of genes 7
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Abstract

This family consists of several basal layer antifungal peptide (BAP) sequences specific to Zea mays (Maize). The BAP2 peptide exhibits potent broad-range activity against a range of filamentous fungi, including several plant pathogens [ 1 ].


1. Maize endosperm secretes a novel antifungal protein into adjacent maternal tissue. Plant J. 25, 687-98

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