ANTI PATHOGEN SYSTEMS

摘要

Provided is a system for protecting plants from attack by pests, including pathogens such as fungi. Specifically, a plant defensin is provided in conjunction with a protease inhibitor protects a plant from pest attack or reduces severity of an attack.

主权项

1. A method for protecting a plant from a disease associated with infection by a fungal pathogen, said method comprising providing cells of said plant with a plant defensin and a cysteine proteinase inhibitor or a precursor of either or both, wherein the extent of pathogen inhibition provided by the plant defensin and the proteinase inhibitor combined is synergistic compared to the inhibition provided by either the defensin or the proteinase inhibitor in individual contact with the pathogen at the same dose as used in a combined contact.