Genes for activation of plant pathogen defense systems.

摘要

Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance in plants are provided. The method involves transforming a plant with an activator sequence of the invention. The activator sequence acts to induce the plant defense response in the plant cell. A pathogen inducible promoter or alternatively a constitutive, preferably a weak constitutive, promoter is used to control the desired level of disease control in the plant. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided having enhanced disease resistance.